Software Engineer - Communications Optimization

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, a trailblazer in space robotics, invites you to join our team !  Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a sustainable presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are seeking a talented, experienced  Software Engineer .  As a  Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge algorithms that implement resilient, lightweight, and decentralized network solutions for edge environments .  Working at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and space exploration, you will design, develop, and implement sophisticated software solutions that enable coordination of cross-domain autonomous systems. Your work will not only contribute to groundbreaking missions but also to technologies that have the potential to benefit humanity on Earth. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary engineering teams, you  will help drive the integration of these systems into a unified, state-of-the-art network stack, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement networking architectures and  protocols for distributed robotic systems, focusing on secure mesh and DTN principles
• Modelling of asset motion and links to prioritize traffic sent through dynamic networks
• Integrate, e valuate, and optimize performance of novel network protocols in hardware-in-loop simulations, field-tests, and physical deployments (e.g., orbital, aerial, ground)
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering teams to integrate and optimize software  on space and ground assets
• Stay abreast of advancements in networking, robotics, and space exploration technologies , leveraging new findings to enhance our systems
• Develop and implement robust software that enables autonomous operations in challenging orbital and lunar environments
• Develop and maintain technical  documentation, including ICDs and verification plans, to ensure accurate and up-to-date information
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and technical risk assessments
• Ensure software systems adhere to industry standards for safety, reliability, and performance in space exploration contexts

Required Qualifications

Mesh networking protocols (e.g.,  11s, BATMAN, OLSR, Babel)

Preferred Qualifications

Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status ). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.