Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Lunar OutpostAbout the role
Senior Cloud Systems Engineer - Onsite | Golden, CO - Space Operations & Mission Software
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. Currently, we are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibilities of the Staff Embedded Software Engineer is to develop software for robotic systems, ensuring the system meets stringent real-time, 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:
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
5+ years in embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications
Experience with at least one RTOS-based system (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, or similar)
Understanding of real-time systems concepts (task scheduling, interrupts, memory constraints)
Experience with software integration and testing on hardware platforms
Proficiency in C for embedded systems
Familiarity with spacecraft data handling, telemetry/command processing, and networking
Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines
Excellent organization and time management skills
U.S. Person
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with device driver development or board support packages (BSPs)
Experience with flight software frameworks such as NASA cFS or similar architectures
Experience with robotics platforms for planetary exploration, surface mobility, or space station operations
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
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.
If you are interested, please apply here or get in touch directly with Oksana @ EVONA o.romanenko@evona.com
I look forward to hearing from you! ☺
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded and flight software for real-time systems
- Implement software on RTOS-based platforms
- Support development of flight software applications
- Develop and integrate device drivers and hardware abstraction layers
- Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers
- Assist with system integration, testing, and validation
- Debug and troubleshoot issues
- Contribute to documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field
- 5+ years in embedded software or avionics systems
- Experience with at least one RTOS-based system
- Understanding of real-time systems concepts
- Experience with software integration and testing
- Proficiency in C for embedded systems
- Familiarity with spacecraft data handling
- Self-motivated and focused
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage with 70% of premiums covered
- Three weeks per year of vacation
- Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
- 11 company-recognized holidays
- Parental leave
- Educational reimbursement opportunities
Skills mentioned
About Lunar Outpost
EVONA is where Space finds its people. We are the original space talent partner - a company that helped define the modern space economy. EVO: Evolve ONA: People We’re a talent partner with one focus - Space. That focus gives us the depth to advise, assess, and deliver across fast-scaling environments. Our approach is outcome-led, consistent, and built to evolve as the market does. Over the past eight years, we’ve supported 300+ companies across the space industry, including AST SpaceMobile (under contract 7 years), ICEYE (under contract 6 years), and Voyager (under contract 7 years) as they scale. Alongside delivery, we care about evolving people and building what’s next. Through our STEM initiative, we visit schools and universities to raise awareness of the many careers within the space sector. We aim to make pathways into the industry feel real, visible, and accessible for the next generation. US: +1 202-381-9944 UK: +44117 2034444
H-1B sponsorship history
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