About Starpath
Starpath makes the building blocks for a self-sustaining city on Mars which will be humanity's first permanent step out into the stars. We believe in an exciting future where life from Earth is safely arrayed on many worlds throughout the solar system and beyond.
If high ownership, fast pace, cutting-edge Lunar infrastructure, and working towards a city on Mars sounds like a dream come true, come join the team!
Software Engineer - Telemetry and Command
In this role, you will own a major piece of the software stack which will control robots on the Moon as soon as 2026. You will drive your system(s) from concept phase through major integrated tests and Lunar/Martian surface operations.
Responsibilities
Own Starpath's data handling systems for timeseries, video, and LIDAR pointcloud data coming from our robots
Build teleoperation interfaces for users to control robots during test campaigns and in-space operations
Travel to various remote test sites to support rover autonomy testing
Write performant, reliable, and maintainable code
Participate in architecture and code reviews.
Contribute to other software systems like our rover autonomy and robot simulation stacks when needed
Learn the basics of various hardware engineering disciplines to better understand the challenges faced by users of your code
Implement test frameworks with a balance of development speed and system reliability in mind
Required Qualifications
Experience in Python
Evidence of exceptional engineering ability
Degree in Computer Science, OR demonstrated excellence at coding via significant professional experience
Outstanding communication skills
Capability to develop software on rapid timelines & demonstrate extreme ownership
A desire to make humans a multi-planet species
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in C/C++ or Rust
Developed and deployed software in production
Hands on experience writing code for real-world robots or aerospace vehicles
Excellence in academic performance or extracurriculars
Leadership experience in extracurricular or professional settings
Position Details
Location: Los Angeles - Hawthorne
Salary base rate is $110k-$140k/yr, plus equity package;
PTO & health/dental/vision coverage include
Additional Requirements
Willing to work extended hours as needed
EAR REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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What We Do
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
