The opportunity
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Developing software from early-stage boot loaders to mission-critical: business logic, with strong emphasis on deterministic, secure, and high-performance platforms for all SpaceX Linux-based spacecraft and ground components
Bringing up next generation space-grade silicon, including in-house designed system-on-chip and peripherals
Building infrastructure and tools to enable rapid development and testing of: new features across the OS and platform layer
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
What they're looking for
- 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