Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanitys 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 Senior Core Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibility of the Senior Core Software Engineer is to act as a subject matter expert in NASA core flight system (cFS) services and application development for mission-critical space robotics. They will lead cFS development efforts and mentor engineers on cFS best practices, ensuring the system meets stringent real-time, safety, and reliability requirements for crewed and autonomous space operations.
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Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain embedded and flight software for real-time systems
Implement software on RTOS-based platforms (e.g., VxWorks, RTEMS, or similar)
Support development of flight software applications, including command/telemetry handling and system control logic
Develop and integrate device drivers and hardware abstraction layers
Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to integrate software with embedded platforms
Assist with system integration, testing, and validation, including simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments
Debug and troubleshoot issues related to performance, timing, and system interaction
Contribute to documentation, including design descriptions and test procedures
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field
3+ years in embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications
Experience with RTOS-based systems (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or similar)
Understanding of real-time systems concepts (task scheduling, interrupts, memory constraints)
Experience withsoftware integration and testing on hardware platforms
Proficiency in C for embedded systems
Experience with flight software frameworks such as NASA cFS or similar architectures
Familiarity with spacecraft data handling, telemetry/command processing, andnetworking
Experience with robotics platforms for planetary exploration, surface mobility, or space station operations
Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
U.S. Person
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with device driver development or board support packages (BSPs)
Experience working with simulation tools or hardware-in-the-loop testing
Knowledge of fault-tolerant or safety-critical software design principles
Experience with GNC software integration in robotic or spacecraft systems
Prior work with crewed vehicle avionics architecture or planetary robotics
Experience mentoring junior engineers and task planning
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.