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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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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink) joins the Starlink program to address challenges across the satellite constellation's growth. This role involves managing the full software lifecycle, including developing and testing components from early-stage boot loaders to business logic for Linux-based spacecraft and ground-based systems. Key responsibilities include maintaining in-house branches of open-source software like Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot; supporting secureboot and runtime security; maintaining Ethernet networks; and developing device drivers for both third-party and in-house components. The engineer will work with silicon and electrical teams to move hardware from prototype to orbit. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, Python, and/or Rust. Preferred expertise includes the Linux kernel, ARM embedded systems, networking stacks, and experience with continuous integration, performance optimization, and debugging within a complex space-grade hardware environment.
What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?
Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.
C
C++
Python
Rust
Linux
Buildroot
u-boot
Secure Boot
Ethernet
ARM
Device Drivers
Unit Testing
Performance Optimization
Embedded Systems
Computer Architecture