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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, OS/Platform (Starlink)

SpaceX· Starlink Product Engineering
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Bastrop, TXfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Senior embedded software engineer role focused on OS/platform for SpaceX Starlink program, including silicon bring-up, Linux-based spacecraft/software platforms, secure boot, and development of OS/platform features and test infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update in house branches of OSS software such as Linux, Buildroot, and u-boot
  • Support secureboot and runtime security of all Linux based satellite components
  • Maintain the spacecraft Ethernet network and connectivity
  • Develop, deploy and test spacecraft software update process
  • Support in-house System on Chip and peripheral through the life-cycle of the part
  • Support OS/Platform specific test infrastructure
  • Development and support device drivers for third party and in-house components
  • Be the first software team to receive new satellite components
  • Interface with Silicon, Electrical, and Application Software Engineers to bring hardware from prototype stage to on on-orbit operations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a STEM discipline and 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering; OR 7+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of a degree
  • Development experience in C, C++, python and/or rust

Skills

Required:CC++Python
Nice to have:Rust
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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