We’re looking for a Staff Core Software Engineer to develop embedded and flight software for mission-critical robotic and spaceflight systems in a fast-paced startup environment.
This role is focused on real-time embedded systems, flight software architecture, hardware integration, and autonomy platforms. You’ll work closely with avionics, robotics, systems, and hardware teams to develop highly reliable software for lunar vehicles operating in demanding environments.
What You’ll Be Working On
Embedded and flight software for robotic space systems
RTOS-based software development (VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS, etc.)
Command & telemetry systems
Hardware abstraction layers and device drivers
Flight software integration and system control logic
Hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation environments
Real-time system performance, debugging, and validation
Robotics and autonomous vehicle software architectures
Ideal Background
5+ years developing embedded software or avionics systems
Strong C programming experience for embedded systems
Experience with RTOS environments and real-time software concepts
Familiarity with NASA cFS or similar flight software frameworks
Experience integrating software directly with hardware platforms
Understanding of telemetry, networking, and spacecraft data handling
Comfortable debugging timing, integration, and system interaction issues
Strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary engineering environments
Nice to Have
Device driver or BSP development experience
Hardware-in-the-loop or simulation experience
Safety-critical or fault-tolerant software development
GNC software integration experience
Planetary robotics or crewed spacecraft avionics experience
Startup or NewSpace background
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge lunar robotics and help build the software systems that will support the next era of human space exploration.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity’s presence in space? Our client, 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 Senior Cloud Systems Engineer to contribute to our client’s mission in a dynamic startup environment. The main responsibilities of this role include managing Stargate deployments in production, ensuring high availability and uptime, executing reliable releases, and driving operational excellence through comprehensive monitoring, metrics, and infrastructure management. Stargate is a next-generation Command and Control (C2) platform—the ground software that enables and empowers all Lunar Outpost missions, including the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program. As mission-agnostic software used by all operators in mission control, Stargate’s reliability and uptime are critical to mission success.
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!
Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage Stargate production releases and deployment pipelines using GitOps practices
Drive operational excellence initiatives including metrics collection, log aggregation, uptime monitoring, KPI tracking, and SIM Integration
Maintain and achieve 99.99% (four nines) to 99.999% (five nines) uptime SLAs
Design, develop, and maintain Helm charts for Stargate and related infrastructure components
Implement and manage progressive deployment strategies including canary deployments and blue-green deployments
Oversee critical Kubernetes infrastructure including volume management, DNS configuration, load balancer provisioning, and secret monitoring/management
Manage and optimize Kubernetes deployments and related AWS services
Implement and maintain observability stack using OpenTelemetry for comprehensive monitoring and alerting
Collaborate with engineering teams to establish and enforce operational best practices and reliability standards
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of production DevOps/SRE experience with demonstrable track record of maintaining high-availability systems
Kubernetes administration experience with elevated cluster access in production environments
Strong proficiency writing and maintaining Helm charts for complex, multi-component applications
Hands-on experience implementing canary deployments, blue-green deployments, and other progressive delivery patterns
Deep knowledge of Kubernetes infrastructure management: persistent volumes, DNS/networking, load balancers, and secrets management
Production experience with GitOps workflows and Flux CD
Proven track record maintaining 99.99%+ uptime in production environments
Excellent judgment and decision-making skills when working with production systems
Familiarity with Aetherflux for declarative canary orchestration and progressive rollout gating
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AWS cloud services, particularly EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), Secrets Manager, VPC networking, IAM, and AWS Load Balancers
Experience with Karpenter for Kubernetes node autoscaling and cluster optimization
Experience with OpenTelemetry instrumentation and observability platforms
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, or CKS)
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CDK)
Experience implementing SRE practices including SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets
Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.
Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development
Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.
We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.
As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior GNC Software Engineer – Sensors to lead development of advanced sensing systems for autonomous lunar rover operations.
The Role
You will lead the Sensor Team, owning the sensing architecture that enables autonomous navigation, localization, and control across lunar surface mobility systems.
Working at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, perception, and space exploration, you’ll help develop mission-critical technologies supporting future NASA lunar missions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead development of sensing architectures for autonomous robotic platforms
Own sensor integration activities including drivers, middleware, calibration, synchronization, and sensor fusion
Support integration with localization, mapping, planning, and autonomy systems
Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to optimize rover sensing capabilities
Support simulation, field testing, hardware bring-up, and performance validation activities
Drive technical decision-making around sensor selection, integration, and system performance
Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the autonomy and perception teams
Required Background
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience developing sensing or perception systems for robotics, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles
Experience with sensing technologies such as LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMUs, or similar systems
Strong understanding of sensor fusion, calibration, synchronization, and coordinate transformations
Experience with ROS, cFS, or similar robotics middleware environments
Strong C++ and embedded software experience
Strong communication and technical leadership skills
US Person status required
Preferred Experience
Experience with SLAM, perception systems, or autonomous navigation
Familiarity with spaceflight or safety-critical systems
Experience with EKF, factor graphs, or advanced estimation techniques
Advanced degree related to robotics, sensing, or autonomous systems
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy and robotics systems that will directly support future lunar exploration missions and long-duration planetary mobility.
A cutting-edge aerospace organisation supporting the future of lunar exploration and robotic mobility is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to senior leadership within a fast-paced startup environment.
This role will work closely with the CEO and executive team, helping to manage schedules, communications, travel, events, and day-to-day operations while ensuring the business runs efficiently at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
Manage executive calendars, meetings, scheduling, and communications
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements and expense reporting
Support senior leadership across operational and administrative activities
Prepare presentations, reports, meeting materials, and executive documentation
Attend meetings, capture minutes, and track follow-up actions
Liaise with internal teams, external stakeholders, and business partners
Support internal and external event coordination
Maintain office supplies, meeting rooms, and workplace organisation
Manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Support special projects and operational initiatives as needed
Key Requirements
2–3+ years’ experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams
Excellent organisational, multitasking, and prioritisation skills
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and office management tools
Comfortable working onsite within a fast-paced environment, with occasional extended hours or travel as required
Experience within startup, aerospace, technology, or fast-growth environments
Event coordination or executive project support experience
Exposure to supporting multiple senior stakeholders simultaneously
Electrical Engineering Manager – Digital & Mixed-Signal Hardware Denver, CO
Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for their Digital & Mixed-Signal Hardware to lead the development of advanced high-speed digital electronics supporting next-generation communication and computing systems for space and airborne platforms. This is a highly technical leadership opportunity focused on delivering scalable, production-ready digital hardware in a fast-paced and innovation-driven engineering environment.
The role will oversee engineering teams across multiple sites and product lines while driving technical execution, architecture consistency, and engineering process maturity. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities, supporting the development of complex software-defined radio systems, phased array control electronics, and high-performance embedded computing platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead digital and mixed-signal hardware engineering activities across multiple aerospace and defense programmes.
Establish and improve engineering standards, workflows, and best practices for high-speed digital design and PCB development.
Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking an Engineering Manager – RF Hardware to lead the development and execution of advanced RF electronics across a broad portfolio of space and airborne communication systems. This is a highly technical leadership role responsible for driving engineering excellence, design consistency, and scalable hardware development in a fast-paced environment supporting next-generation communications platforms.
The successful candidate will lead RF hardware teams across multiple product lines and locations while remaining hands-on in critical design, review, integration, and debug activities. The role combines technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality RF hardware is delivered on schedule and transitioned successfully into production.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead RF hardware engineering activities across multiple programmes and product lines.
Establish and improve RF hardware development processes, standards, and best practices.
Drive board-level and system-level RF hardware design activities.
Participate in schematic reviews, layout reviews, and system integration efforts.
Support RF debug, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations during development and production.
Ensure hardware designs meet design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) requirements.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
Lead hiring, mentoring, coaching, and performance management for RF engineering teams.
Support technical planning, staffing strategies, and programme execution activities.
Contribute to RF component strategy, supplier management, and long-term technology planning.
Required Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
7+ years of RF hardware engineering experience with leadership or management exposure.
Strong experience with RF board-level and system-level hardware development.
Knowledge of RF architectures, signal integrity, and RF component selection.
Experience with RF simulation and analysis tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
Understanding of power electronics, digital electronics, firmware interactions, and mechanical integration.
Experience supporting hardware products from development through manufacturing transition.
Familiarity with PCB design tools, schematic capture, and engineering review processes.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced aerospace, defense, or high-reliability engineering environment.
Desirable experience:
Aerospace, satellite communications, defense, phased array, or high-frequency communications experience.
Experience scaling engineering teams in a rapidly growing organization.
Familiarity with production environments, supply chain collaboration, and hardware productization.
We are looking to add a Senior Electronics Engineer II to our Digital/Mixed-Signal Electronics team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of board-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a broad foundation in electrical design and test, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to peers and leadership. You will mentor junior engineers, perform thorough design reviews, and drive technical decision-making while leading focused efforts in fast-moving environments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test.
Significant experience designing electronics with rigor, in teams that value thorough analysis and testing. Aerospace design experience preferred but not required.
Expertise in aspects of digital and mixed-signal electronics, such as signal integrity, implementing FPGAs on boards, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry subsystems.
Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design.
Experience delivering hardware designs through production and deployment.
Expertise in PCB layout, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing.
Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx.
Proven success in debugging, root cause analysis, and design reviews.
Depth in point-of-load power converter design for digital boards.
Strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that guides hardware design and system design.
Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and design to mitigate these effects.
Understanding of Military and/or DO specifications.
Experience with design qualification.
Experience leading small teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, make/buy decisions, and interconnects.
We are looking to add a Senior Electronics Engineer II to our Digital/Mixed-Signal Electronics team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.
In this role, you will own the full lifecycle of board-level electronics hardware design and implementation for advanced RF communication systems. We are seeking a digital-focused Senior Electrical Design Engineer with a broad foundation in electrical design and test, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to peers and leadership. You will mentor junior engineers, perform thorough design reviews, and drive technical decision-making while leading focused efforts in fast-moving environments.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and test.
Significant experience designing electronics with rigor, in teams that value thorough analysis and testing. Aerospace design experience preferred but not required.
Expertise in aspects of digital and mixed-signal electronics, such as signal integrity, implementing FPGAs on boards, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry subsystems.
Experience owning the design phase of complex board-level electronics, including trade studies, key part selection, and detailed design.
Experience delivering hardware designs through production and deployment.
Expertise in PCB layout, including high-density interconnect (HDI) stackup design and high-speed routing.
Experience running board-level signal integrity and/or power integrity simulation tools such as Ansys SIwave, ADS SIPro, or Mentor Hyperlynx.
Proven success in debugging, root cause analysis, and design reviews.
Depth in point-of-load power converter design for digital boards.
Strong working knowledge of adjacent fields, such as software and mechanical, that guides hardware design and system design.
Extensive lab experience for bring-up and verification of new hardware.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Familiarity with EMI/EMC concepts and design to mitigate these effects.
Understanding of Military and/or DO specifications.
Experience with design qualification.
Experience leading small teams of hardware engineers to develop multi-module assemblies, including hardware architecture, requirements, make/buy decisions, and interconnects.
Senior Electrical Engineer – Satellite Systems Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $165,000 – $190,000 USD
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation satellite systems. This role is ideal for a highly experienced hardware engineer with deep expertise in electronics design, digital system debugging, and power electronics who enjoys staying hands-on while helping guide technical direction across complex spacecraft programs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop reliable, flight-ready hardware while supporting junior engineers through technical mentorship, reviews, and collaborative problem-solving. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to cutting-edge spacecraft development in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with electrical engineering teams across hardware design, debugging, and system integration activities
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers through design reviews, troubleshooting support, and hands-on problem solving
Review schematics, support board bring-up activities, and debug complex hardware systems in laboratory environments
Debug and validate digital systems including logic-level circuits, microcontrollers, and embedded interfaces
Support power electronics development, including DC/DC converters, power distribution systems, and power integrity analysis
Troubleshoot and validate serial communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
Define and maintain engineering standards, validation methodologies, and hardware test processes
Partner closely with software, systems, mechanical, and integration teams to deliver flight-ready spacecraft hardware
Support system integration, hardware validation, and issue resolution throughout development and test campaigns
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
8–12+ years of experience in hardware development and electrical system design
Strong hands-on experience debugging electronics, including digital systems and power electronics
Proficiency with PCB design and schematic tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent platforms
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols including I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, and Ethernet
Experience working with laboratory debug equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers and work across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing spacecraft, aerospace, or other high-reliability hardware systems
Familiarity with environmental testing including vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC, and qualification testing
Knowledge of design-for-test (DFT), fault-tolerant systems, or radiation-tolerant electronics
Experience supporting hardware integration and system-level validation activities
A fast-growing space technology company focused on orbital safety and space domain awareness is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer to drive the development of next-generation small satellites.
This is a hands-on leadership role with full ownership of spacecraft programs, from design through launch and on-orbit operations. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, define system architecture, and ensure mission success across rapid development cycles.
Key Responsibilities:
Own end-to-end spacecraft delivery and on-orbit performance
Lead system architecture, integration, and technical budgets
Manage design, build, test, and launch activities
Build and lead a high-performing engineering team
Drive rapid prototyping and iterative development approaches
Conduct system trade studies and manage risk
Requirements:
10+ years in aerospace or satellite systems
Proven experience delivering small satellites to orbit
Strong background in spacecraft systems engineering and integration
Experience with environmental testing and launch operations
Leadership experience in fast-paced engineering environments
US citizenship, eligible for security clearance
Why Apply:
High-impact role in an innovative, mission-driven company
Opportunity to shape engineering teams and culture
Please Note: Due to U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, or otherwise eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Join a Team Shaping the Future of Space Technology
We’re partnering with an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation communication systems for satellites, spacecraft, UAVs, and other advanced aerospace platforms. As the company continues to grow, they’re looking for an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to help ensure the highest standards of supplier quality across complex electronic and aerospace hardware.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you’ll collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams to drive supplier excellence and support the delivery of cutting-edge space technologies.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop and maintain supplier quality processes in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing to ensure supplier compliance with quality and technical requirements.
Qualify, evaluate, and manage supplier performance throughout the supplier lifecycle.
Provide technical guidance and support to suppliers to improve quality and manufacturing performance.
Lead supplier corrective actions (SCARs), root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
Manage supplier nonconformances, RMAs, rework, and disposition activities.
Conduct supplier audits and source inspections as required.
Analyze supplier performance metrics, including quality, delivery, and corrective action effectiveness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and build strong supplier partnerships.
Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) initiatives alongside engineering teams.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
5–8+ years of supplier quality experience within the aerospace or defense industry.
Strong knowledge of AS9100 or other certified Quality Management Systems.
Proven experience with supplier audits, supplier qualification, SCARs, CAPA, and root cause analysis.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and supplier flow-down requirements.
Strong communication, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience within aerospace electronics manufacturing is highly preferred.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
Equity participation.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Life and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space and aerospace technology alongside a highly collaborative engineering team.
If you’re passionate about supplier quality, aerospace manufacturing, and helping build the next generation of space technology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
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