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OS Platform Engineer

K2 Space· Software
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Los Angeles, CA$160k - $200kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

OS Platform Engineer at K2 Space focused on architecting and evolving core operating system capabilities for high-power spacecraft, ensuring secure boot and real-time performance across multiple spacecraft.

Responsibilities

  • Create software architecture for real-time, fault tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft
  • Maintain custom RT Linux Distribution for internally developed computers
  • Maintain and customize UBoot to support a bullet-proof rollback system along with validation of authenticity at every step of the boot process
  • Curate device trees across various boards to allow easy use of hardware specific features
  • Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code
  • Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs
  • Support integration and testing of the spacecraft subsystems
  • Build and maintain infrastructure to increase reliability when developing and testing software

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering
  • Development experience in Rust, C/C++, Python, VHDL, SystemVerilog

Skills

Required:Real-time LinuxUBootDevice TreeRustC/C++Python

Benefits

  • Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision/coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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