Starpath · 1 month ago
Software Engineer – Lunar Rover Communications
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $175K/yrStarpath is building technology to enable human expansion into the Solar System, focusing on autonomous rovers for resource utilization on the Moon and Mars. The Software Engineer for Lunar Communications and Teleoperation will be responsible for developing software for communication between ground stations and rovers, including telemetry and teleoperation systems.
Air TransportationSpace TravelTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement the end-to-end software chain from ground station consoles through the lander relay to the rover on the Moon
Develop an easy-to-use teleoperation user interface that works well with high latency video streams
Work closely with the Autonomy Team to design a system that can smoothly transition between teleoperated and autonomous control
Work closely with the Avionics Team to ensure that communications software is compatible with communications hardware
Qualification
Required
Experience programming in Python and C/C++
Experience writing network software
Experience with long-range outdoor wireless networks
Experience with video capture, video encoding, and video streaming
Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
Degree in Computer Science or a related field OR demonstrated excellence at coding via significant professional experience
Outstanding communications skills
A strong interest in working hands-on with robot hardware
A desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Willingness to work extended hours as needed
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Experience programming in ROS/ROS2
Experience developing software to control real robots
Experience developing software for aerospace applications
Experience developing and deploying software in production
Excellence in academic performance or extracurriculars
Leadership experience in extracurricular or professional settings
Benefits
PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included
Company
Starpath
Starpath designs and manufactures robotic propellant production factories for the Moon and Mars, reducing the cost of deep space transport, and enabling humans to be a multi planet species.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$12M2024-08-20Seed· $12M
2022-12-06Seed
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