K2 Space OS Platform Engineer at K2 Space responsible for architecting and evolving core operating system capabilities for large spacecraft. Develop mission-critical code including secure boot chain and real-time Linux tuning.
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
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in computer scienceDevelopment experience in RustBasic knowledge of electronics
Required
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
Preferred
Fluency with Linux systems programming and driver development
Familiarity with building embedded Linux images (Buildroot, Bitbake, Yocto)
Experience building or working with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RT Linux)
Familiarity with Precision Time Protocol (IEEE1588 PTP)
Experience with spacecraft flight software development
Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery systems
Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems
Experience with software verification and testing methods
