Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer at Lunar Outpost — Golden, USA | Base Career

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Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space?

Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team!

Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth.

We are currently seeking a Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment.

The main responsibility of the Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer is to serve as a subject-matter expert in developing drivers and RTOS applications for advanced space robotic applications.

They will lead driver and RTOS development efforts and mentor engineers on best practices, ensuring the system meets stringent safety and reliability requirements for crewed and autonomous space operations.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Pegasus LTV, which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface !

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for RTOS driver and application development and deployment on robotics-based avionics platforms
Design, implement, integrate, and maintain RTOS 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, and operational procedures to flight-certifiable standards

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field
5+ years developing embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications
3+ years in RTOS development , configuration and BSP customization
Hands-on board bring-up experience for avionics or robotics hardware
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, CAN
Experience with ethernet 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
U.S. Person

Prior work with crewed vehicle avionics architecture or planetary robotics
Experience working with NASA core flight system ( cFS )
Familiarity with space mission development phases and associated documentation and standards
Experience with VxWorks 7 DKMs and RTPs
Experience with FreeRTOS

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.

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