Senior Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux

Hawthorne, CA. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will own the Linux platform layer for an NVIDIA Orin-based Autonomy Computer. This includes managing the kernel, drivers, BSP, and boot chain to support rover autonomy and teleoperation.

What you will do

Own the rover's Linux platform layer including kernel, drivers, BSP, and boot chain
Own and extend the current BSP, including device tree and pin muxing
Own the interface software for CAN, RS-485, USB, CSI, and Ethernet devices
Own the over-the-air software update system
Design robust systems for fault detection, identification, and recovery
Work with software engineers developing autonomy and control software and electrical engineers designing avionics hardware

Required qualifications

Deep hands-on experience with the Linux kernel and boot chain
Experience authoring and debugging device trees and pin muxing for embedded ARM platforms
Experience with serial, CAN, and Ethernet device drivers
5+ years experience with embedded Linux at the kernel/driver/BSP level
5+ years experience programming in C
Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field OR demonstrated excellence at coding via significant professional experience
A desire to make humans a multi-planet species

Nice to have

Experience developing space flight software
Experience developing software to control real robots, autonomous vehicles, or remotely-controlled vehicles
Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platform
Experience with ZFS
Experience developing software that is tolerant to radiation effects (SEEs)
Track record of delivering highly reliable software on a tight schedule

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Paid time off, holidays, and flexible policies
Professional growth opportunities through training and development
The chance to own high-impact work that directly shapes the future of robotics & space!
A collaborative, mission-driven culture

Before you apply

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

Starpath is building technology to enable human expansion into the Solar System by developing an end-to-end system for in-situ resource utilization on the Moon and Mars.