Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Middleware

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for kernel configuration and deployment on a robotics-based avionics platforms
• Design, implement, integrate and maintain kernel-based software for space avionics
• Perform board bring-up for new avionics hardware, including processor initialization, bootloader configuration, and peripheral driver development
• Implement task scheduling, memory partitioning, and time partitioning in alignment with mission safety standards
• Develop and integrate device drivers for rover avionics subsystems
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and robotics teams to define and implement fault-tolerant operating system configurations
• Support hardware/software integration using engineering models, simulators and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds
• Document OS configuration, integration steps, operational procedures to flight-certifiable standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years in embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications
• 3+ years in Linux kernel setup, configuration and BSP customization
• Strong proficiency in C for embedded system development
• Experience with real-time debugging, timing analysis and performance optimization
• Experience working with SPI, RS485/422, ADCs, Spacewire
• Experience with deterministic networking, symmetric multiprocessors (SMP) and safety-critical software architecture
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work with crewed vehicle avionics architecture or planetary robotics
• Time-sensitive Networking (TSN) protocol configuration and validation for deterministic ethernet
• Familiarity with space mission development phases and associated documentation and standards
• Experience with VxWorks 7 DKMs and RTPs
• Experience with OCI containerization

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer

Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation

Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions

Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.