In this role, you will work on the design, development, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors our spacecraft. You will work closely with avionics, GNC, missions and other cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability, high-performance software for our missions. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, hire and mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our satellite programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate embedded spacecraft flight software system
• Lead the development of software for GNC, autonomy, fault management, and other time-critical systems
• Select flight computers and design the overall satellite software architecture
• Architect and maintain flight software to meet deterministic performance requirements in space environments
• Own simulation and test setups (HILS/SILS) to qualify flight software
• Contribute to system-level design trades and support flight software integration with other subsystems

What we look for

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience developing C/C++ code for embedded systems in aerospace
• Experience with real-time operating systems or embedded Linux in mission-critical environments
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware and/or software from scratch
• Experience with Linux and shell command-line tools
• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, adapt quickly, and enjoy solving hard problems

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB/Simulink, NASA cFS Framework
• Experience in GNC Systems
• Proven track record of delivering flight software for spacecraft missions

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, including ESOPs
• Role-based workplace flexibility
• ⁠Annual vacations
• Professional Mental Wellness Services
• Health insurance coverage