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Impulse Space · 4 months ago

Linux Platform Software Engineer

positionRedondo Beach, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$120K/yr - $180K/yr

Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, focusing on opening access beyond Low Earth Orbit with its fleet of vehicles. They are seeking a Linux Platform Software Engineer to develop and maintain the software stack for their avionics platforms, requiring expertise in embedded Linux and hardware/software integration.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Build, configure, and maintain a Yocto-based Linux distribution for custom avionics hardware
Manage kernel configuration, system services, and integration of middleware components
Perform initial board bring-up of avionics computers
Debug hardware/software integration issues across CPU, memory, and peripheral subsystems
Develop, port, and maintain Linux device drivers for sensors, communication buses, and memory devices
Debug kernel-space and user-space interactions using hardware debuggers and tracing tools
Implement secure boot and code signing for flight-critical binaries
Configure and manage router certificates and other cryptographic assets
Apply Linux security frameworks such as AppArmor and SELinux for mandatory access control
Design and maintain OTA update infrastructure with rollback/A-B partitioning support
Manage system configuration, startup scripts, and fault-tolerant resource allocation

Qualification

Embedded LinuxYocto-based distributionsLinux kernel driversC/C++ programmingSystem hardeningOTA update designCross-discipline collaborationHardware debuggingTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degrees
Experience building and maintaining Yocto-based embedded Linux distributions for custom boards
Demonstrated ability to develop, configure, and debug Linux kernel drivers
Demonstrated experience developing in C/C++, with ability to work in constrained, low-level environments

Preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, design reviews, and cross-discipline collaboration
Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and similar buses
Strong understanding of embedded software principles, real-time constraints, and resource-limited systems
Experience with OTA update design and deployment (e.g., dual-partition or rollback-safe systems)
Familiarity with system hardening and security frameworks (SELinux, AppArmor, secure boot, TPM/cryptographic key management)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI)
Familiarity with containerization and reproducible build techniques for embedded platforms
Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, hardware debuggers, and signal analyzers

Benefits

Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Company

Impulse Space

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Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Redondo Beach, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.impulsespace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$525M
Key Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M

Leadership Team

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Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
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