OS/Platform Software Engineer (Starlink)
Core
Building and maintaining the operating system and platform software for SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation and ground-based components.
Role type
Embedded OS/Platform Software Engineer
Builds
Space-grade silicon bootloaders, Linux-based spacecraft OS, and secure update mechanisms for satellite receivers and ground systems.
Domain
Aerospace / Embedded Systems / Satellite Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C, C++, Python, Rust, Linux kernel maintenance, secure boot implementation, device driver development, embedded systems programming
Preferred skills
Linux kernel upstream patches, networking stack knowledge, computer architecture, ARM embedded systems, CI/CD pipelines, performance optimization
Technologies
Linux, Buildroot, u-boot, C, C++, Python, Rust, ARM
Responsibilities
Maintain in-house branches of OSS software (Linux, Buildroot, u-boot); Support secureboot and runtime security; Maintain spacecraft Ethernet network; Develop and test software update processes; Support OS/Platform test infrastructure; Develop device drivers for third-party and in-house components; Interface with hardware teams to bring prototypes to orbit
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior IC
