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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** K2 Space - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Fault Tolerance, Firmware, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Real Time Systems, Software Verification, Bare Metal, Network Optimization - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4ddb4d46-f739-4493-97ab-702a3b5cdb49 ## About the Role With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply., * 5+ years of experience developing embedded software in either Rust, C, or C++, targeting microcontrollers (ARM, RISC-V, or similar). * Strong understanding of your favorite microcontroller's memory subsystem, instruction pipeline, interrupt and DMA controller. * Experience collaborating with hardware engineering teams. * Demonstrated ability to debug complex hardware/firmware issues. Nice to haves * Experience using Rust in hard real-time systems, either bare-metal or RTOS environments. * Experience developing peripheral drivers without use of the vendor's software. * Experience with spacecraft flight software development. * Experience maintaining embedded software across multiple product revisions. * Experience with software verification and testing methods. * Experience with software and network performance analysis and debugging. * Experience with fault tolerant software design and implementation. * Experience defining, creating, and maintaining test systems for both hardware-in-the-loop and hardware-out-of-the-loop. ## Description We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop and enhance low-level embedded software across the satellite platform. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you'll work closely with custom hardware to develop low-level software that brings our spacecraft to life. From initial hardware bring-up through fully integrated, flight-ready systems. You'll build embedded software that interfaces directly with sensors, actuators, and critical spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, attitude control, and power. Your work will primarily be written in Rust and deployed on microcontrollers across our platform, requiring strong fundamentals in real-time systems, resource-constrained environments, and fault-tolerant design., * Create embedded software architecture for real-time, fault tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft. * Develop embedded software for new hardware integrated throughout the satellite. * Extend embedded software applications for managing hardware on some of the largest satellites that have ever flown. * Scale embedded software across different satellite products by building software infrastructure and development processes. * Debug complex HW/FW issues using traditional debug tools (JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), and custom debug hooks both on the ground and in orbiting satellites. * Mentor a diverse team of software engineers and instill embedded software best practices. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Single Server, Global Reach: Running a Worldwide Marketplace on Bare Metal in a Cloud-Dominated World](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1206-single-server-global-reach-running-a-worldwide-marketplace-on-bare-metal-in-a-cloud-dominated-world) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [How to Avoid Tech Hype Traps - Josip Stuhli](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1817-how-to-avoid-tech-hype-traps-josip-stuhli) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)