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Embedded Operating System Engineer

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A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth.

Description

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A strong and secure foundation is just as important to a rocket’s structure as it is to a rocket’s software. Your primary responsibility will be building and securing Stoke’s vehicle operating system used across the fleet. This OS will be used on several different hardware architectures and deployment regimes including the rocket, test stands, and pad infrastructure. The team will look to you as the expert in your OS, kernel, and drivers. You must stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

Clean sheet creation of an embedded Linux operating system
Contribute back to the open source community
Work with fleet team to package the OS for over the air updating

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar
Experience with embedded Linux creation via Yocto/Nix/Buildroot/Arch
2+ years of experience of OS, driver, or system level development
Experience with Linux kernel tailoring, specifically PREEMPT_RT
Familiar with custom device tree blobs
Familiar with Wireshark/tcpdump and the network stack
Familiar with bootloaders like GRUB, UEFI, U-Boot, and coreboot

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with bare metal deployment and orchestration
Experience in Rust
Worked in open source community projects
Worked with industrial automation or safety critical systems

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Equity

Compensation

Target Levels:

Level 2 Range: $117,600 – $176,400
Level 3 Range: $147,000 – $220,500
Level 4 Range: $183,700 – $275,600

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

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What You Should Know About Embedded Operating System Engineer, Stoke Space

Join Stoke as an Embedded Operating System Engineer in Kent, Washington, where you’ll contribute to revolutionizing access to space and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet. At Stoke, we believe in the potential of space technology to drive positive change, from combatting climate change to enhancing healthcare. Your primary role will be essential as you build and secure our vehicle operating system that powers our innovative fleet of reusable rockets. Imagine creating a clean-sheet embedded Linux operating system that can seamlessly integrate with various hardware architectures used across rockets and support systems. Your expertise will guide the team as they look to you for insights on OS, kernel, and driver functionalities. You’ll get to collaborate with the fleet team, ensuring that the OS is efficient and ready for over-the-air updates. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll need to be self-motivated and adaptive, always on the lookout to learn and push boundaries. If you have a background in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, enjoy working within open-source frameworks, and have experience with embedded Linux creation, this is your opportunity to impact the burgeoning space economy. With benefits that include health insurance, a strong 401(k) match, and flexible scheduling, Stoke is ready to support your journey in making space more accessible and fostering a healthier Earth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Embedded Operating System Engineer Role at Stoke Space

What are the key responsibilities of an Embedded Operating System Engineer at Stoke?

As an Embedded Operating System Engineer at Stoke, your main responsibilities include creating and securing the vehicle operating system for our rocket fleet, collaborating with the fleet team to optimize the OS for over-the-air updates, and ensuring that the system works efficiently across various hardware architectures. You'll also focus on developing a clean-sheet embedded Linux operating system, and contributing to the open-source community.