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Senior Embedded Software Engineer Spacecraft Rust RTOS

K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop low-level software for our satellite platform, from hardware bring-up to flight-ready systems. You will write Rust and C/C++ for microcontrollers, interface with sensors and actuators, and collaborate with hardware engineers to deliver real-time, fault-tolerant software for 20 kW+ spacecraft. The role includes mentoring a team, expanding software across multiple satellite products, and ensuring #J-18808-Ljbffr K2 Space Corporation

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