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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Lunar Outpost - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Fault Tolerance, FreeRTOS, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, RS-485 Standard, Software Engineering, Static Timing Analysis, Systems Integration, VxWorks - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9fdc2370-edb4-44bf-9eff-865ab8ac8b4b ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer or electrical engineering or related field * 5+ years developing embedded software or avionics systems for space or mission-critical robotics applications * 3+ years in RTOS development, configuration and BSP customization * Hands-on board bring-up experience for avionics or robotics hardware * Strong proficiency in C for embedded system development * Experience with real-time debugging, timing analysis and performance optimization * Experience working with SPI, RS485/422, ADCs, CAN * Experience with ethernet networking, symmetric multiprocessors (SMP) and safety-critical software architecture * 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: * Prior work with crewed vehicle avionics architecture or planetary robotics * Experience working with NASA core flight system (cFS) * Familiarity with space mission development phases and associated documentation and standards * Experience with VxWorks 7 DKMs and RTPs * Experience with FreeRTOS ## 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 Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibility of the Staff Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer is to serve as a subject-matter expert in developing drivers and RTOS applications for advanced space robotic applications. They will lead driver and RTOS development efforts and mentor engineers on best practices, ensuring the system meets stringent 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!, * Serve as the technical authority for RTOS driver and application development and deployment on robotics-based avionics platforms * Design, implement, integrate, and maintain RTOS based software for space avionics * Perform board bring-up for new avionics hardware, including processor initialization, bootloader configuration, and peripheral driver development * Implement task scheduling, memory partitioning, and time partitioning in alignment with mission safety standards * Develop and integrate device drivers for rover avionics subsystems * Collaborate with systems, hardware, and robotics teams to define and implement fault-tolerant operating system configurations * Support hardware/software integration using engineering models, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds * Document OS configuration, integration steps, and operational procedures to flight-certifiable standards ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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