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K2 Space Corporation · 1 month ago

Software Engineer (Rust)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

3+ years exp

K2 Space Corporation is a pioneering company focused on building high-power satellites for various missions. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and verifying mission-critical software for spacecraft, working primarily in Rust, and ensuring reliable operation of propulsion and control systems.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create software architecture for real-time, fault tolerant control of a 20kW+ spacecraft

Develop software applications for control of spacecraft subsystems, including propulsion, guidance/attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems

Design and implement state machines for robust operation of the spacecraft

Author drivers for microcontroller peripherals and external sensors

Create and utilize robust tools to allow for rapid deployment of quality code

Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to identify and resolve software bugs

Support integration and testing of the spacecraft subsystems

Build and maintain infrastructure to increase reliability when developing and testing software

Qualification

RustSpacecraft flight softwareLinux systems programmingReal-time embedded systemsSoftware verificationContinuous integrationFault tolerant designState machinesTelemetry downlinkData analysis

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline or 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Development experience in Rust