Senior Embedded Software Engineer - MARS

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement networking architectures and protocols for distributed robotic systems, focusing on secure mesh and DTN principles
• Modeling of asset motion and links to prioritize traffic sent through dynamic networks
• Integrate, evaluate, and optimize performance of novel network protocols in hardware-in-loop simulations, field-tests, and physical deployments (e.g., orbital, aerial, ground)
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering teams to integrate and optimize software on space and ground assets
• Stay abreast of advancements in networking, robotics, and space exploration technologies, leveraging new findings to enhance our systems
• Develop and implement robust software that enables autonomous operations in challenging orbital and lunar environments
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including ICDs and verification plans, to ensure accurate and up-to-date information
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and technical risk assessments
• Ensure software systems adhere to industry standards for safety, reliability, and performance in space exploration contexts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on robotics or space systems
• Expertise in one or more of the following: Mesh networking protocols (e.g., 11s, BATMAN, OLSR, Babel), Delay-Tolerant Networking (e.g., Bundle Protocol, ION), Optimization and Operations Research (e.g., graph theory, route planning), Programming languages such as C++ and Python
• Expertise in navigating and configuring Linux devices
• Comfortable working in research-oriented, agile, and interdisciplinary teams
• Deep understanding of Layer 2-4 networking, routing, and QoS principles
• Familiarity with Linux networking stack tuning and cross compilation toolchains
• Track record of innovation in networking, robotics, or space systems, as demonstrated by patents, publications, or significant project achievements
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts and collaborate across various engineering disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a robotics-related field
• 3+ years of experience working with mobile or autonomous systems in space, or other extreme, unstructured environments
• Experience with the ROS or similar flight software (e.g., cFS, FDDS), Predictive modeling (e.g., orbital dynamics, differential drive robots, network delays, atmospheric physics), Familiarity with network emulation/simulation tools (e.g., MiniNet, Cloonix), Familiarity with space operating systems (e.g., VxWorks), Familiarity with containers (e.g., Docker) and virtualization software (e.g., VirtualBox), Experience deploying software on embedded or fieldable hardware (e.g., Jetson, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, FPGA)
• Experience with network security or resilience in adversarial environments is a plus