Software Engineer (Rust)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Rust): Create software architecture for real-time, fault tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft with an accent on state machines, drivers for microcontroller peripherals, and external sensors. Focus on developing applications for propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications subsystems, ensuring robust operation under demanding conditions.

Location: Los Angeles, CA (U.S. Persons only per ITAR regulations)

Salary: $123,000 - $160,000 + equity

Company

Building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown for missions from LEO to deep space, backed by $450M from leading investors.

What you will do

• Develop software architecture for real-time, fault-tolerant spacecraft control
• Build applications for subsystems including propulsion, guidance, thermal, power, and communications
• Design and implement state machines for robust spacecraft operation
• Author drivers for microcontroller peripherals and external sensors
• Perform data analysis, anomaly investigation, and bug resolution
• Support integration, testing, and infrastructure for reliable software development

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual) per ITAR export control regulations
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or STEM, or 3+ years professional software engineering experience
• Development experience in Rust
• Experience with spacecraft flight software development
• Fluency with Linux systems programming and driver development
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery systems
• Experience working with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS)
• Experience authoring no_std systems in Rust

Nice to have

• Basic knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems
• Experience developing or working with state machines
• Experience with software verification and testing methods
• Experience with software and network performance analysis and debugging
• Experience working in Rust production environments
• Experience with fault tolerant software design and implementation
• Experience defining and creating test systems for hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave
• Equity in the company
• Fast-paced environment in a Series C space startup
• Thrive on non-traditional career paths and diverse team