Senior Core Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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. We are currently seeking a Senior Core Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibility of the Senior Core Software Engineer is to act as a subject matter expert in NASA core flight system (cFS) services and application development for mission-critical space robotics. They will lead cFS development efforts and mentor engineers on cFS best practices, 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 

• 3+ years in embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications 

• Experience with RTOS-based systems (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 

• Experience with flight software frameworks such as NASA cFS or similar architectures 

• Familiarity with spacecraft data handling, telemetry/command processing, and
  networking 

• Experience with robotics platforms for planetary exploration, surface mobility, or space station operations 

• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines 

• Excellent organization and time management skills 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• U.S. Person  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with device driver development or board support packages (BSPs) 

• 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 

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.