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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.
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Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink) joins the Starlink program to develop software for Linux-based spacecraft and ground-based components. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of software, including developing boot loaders, business logic, and device drivers for in-house system on chip designs and peripherals. Key responsibilities include maintaining internal branches of open source software like Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot, while ensuring secureboot and runtime security for satellite components. The engineer will also manage Ethernet networking, develop spacecraft update processes, and build infrastructure for rapid testing. Candidates should possess experience in C, C++, Python, or Rust, with preferred expertise in ARM embedded systems, the Linux kernel, and networking stacks. This role addresses critical challenges in space-grade silicon integration and ensuring reliable connectivity within a large satellite constellation.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.