Embedded Systems Engineer, Lodestar
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Space research technology
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Space research technology
1-20 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity
1-20 employees
Company mission
To provide autonomous and highly dexterous capabilities to inspect, protect, and repair the world's most critical assets in orbit today while building the space infrastructure of tomorrow.
Role
Who you are
- BEng/MEng in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Strong proficiency in C++ / Python
- Experience in developing in modern C++ for Linux based Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Strong communicator and self-starter; able to work independently and in a collaborative team
- Demonstrated skills in debugging and performance characterisation
- Experience with Linux, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
Desirable
- Good understanding of communication protocols
- Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and OTA update provisioning
- Experience with BSP generation, real-time kernel configuration, build and deployment processes
- Experience with NVIDIA SoC platforms or similar embedded Linux systems
- Background with the space industry
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience in system integration and working with multidisciplinary teams
What the job involves
- We seek a talented Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and deploy software for space applications
- If you have a solid background in modern C++ development, embedded Linux experience, and want to play a critical role in advancing autonomy for space applications, we want to hear from you
- Design and take ownership of core flight software for advanced space payloads and mission-critical systems
- Develop updatable, fault-tolerant software to support complex autonomous operations in orbit
- Prototype and validate key system concepts to de-risk development and establish technical feasibility and performance bounds
- Build toward a scalable, modular, and reusable software stack that enables rapid iteration and future mission extensibility
- Collaborate closely with hardware and AI/ML teams to enable seamless integration
- Drive continuous improvement through iterative testing, data-driven feedback loops, and system-level refinement
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Satellites are critical for services ranging from GPS to disaster coordination. But they face significant vulnerabilities due to their inaccessibility, making them susceptible to technical issues and attacks. Addressing these concerns is essential for maintaining space infrastructure and national security.
Lodestar aims to revolutionise satellite maintenance and security with a "first responder" service in space, utilising advanced robotic sentries. Unlike competitors building entire spacecraft, Lodestar focuses on a platform-agnostic robotic system. Its initial product, a dexterous robotic arm, is designed to inspect and repair assets in orbit, offering scalable solutions for commercial and defence customers.
With substantial funding secured, it is clear investors are optimistic about the company's potential. Future goals include developing a flight-ready robotic arm and expanding to the US market to attract attention from the Department of Defense, as well as meeting the growing demand for sovereign space solutions in Europe.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2024
$2.5m
SEED
Total funding: $2.5m
Company benefits
- Equity pool options
- Vibrant, open-plan office in London
- 28 Days Annual Leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Personal Development Opportunities
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Leadership
Neil Buchanan
(Co-Founder)Graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Previously founded endeavour where they served as Team Lead for 2 years. They also worked as a Business Development Specialist at Flowcopter.
Thomas Santini
(Co-Founder)Previously Co-founded Dekked. They also worked as a Product Manager at Backslash Build and Nutribloc, and as an RDD New Product Design Engineer at Dyson.
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