Flight Software Engineer III

Description

Space is a warfighting domain, and the company builds the technology that secures it.

It builds autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors that help the U.S. and its Allies secure space and counter threats.

The team values creative, asymmetric thinking, questions assumptions to reach ambitious results, and works best together.

As a Flight Software Engineer III you will work through every phase of the spacecraft program: design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight.

The culture centers on innovation and speed, and suits someone who wants room to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on parts of the flight software cycle, covering design, development, integration, and testing for flight computers such as on-board computers and processing units.
• Fold complex GNC algorithms into flight software.
• Own and keep current the Command Telemetry Database (CDTB) used for ground and on-orbit testing and missions.
• Advise the ground C2 software team and work alongside them.
• Lead command scripting and sequencing for the spacecraft.
• Build and run satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL and SITL environments.
• Write and maintain reusable device drivers, interfaces, and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware.
• Review code and coach junior engineers on flight software practice.
• Help shape flight software architecture and run technical trade studies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
• Experience developing low-level device drivers and safety critical systems.
• Experience with embedded RTOS such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
• Familiarity with common protocols such as Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, and RS485.
• Familiarity with UDP and TCP/IP networking.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• Preferred: Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Preferred: 4 to 7 years developing or producing flight software for space applications.
• Preferred: Proven experience and discipline with version control, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.
• Preferred: Familiarity with embedded Linux.
• Preferred: Comfort with typical embedded tools, including compilers, debuggers, and IDEs.
• Preferred: Broad experience with microcontrollers, application processors, and revision control systems.
• Preferred: Strong debugging skills using instruments such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers.
• Preferred: Application experience in robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion.
• Preferred: Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams.

Conditions

Base salary is $120,000 to $180,000.

This is an onsite role, and candidates should be based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.

Final level and base salary are decided case by case, based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

The role involves a work environment affected by temperature, noise, and indoor or outdoor conditions, plus physical demands including bending, sitting, lifting, and driving.

The position stays open until it is filled.

Under U.S. Government space technology export rules, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, a 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes requests for accommodation.

Do not apply for fixed term or temporary roles.

Benefits

• Healthcare: the company pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, with HSA or HRA options.
• Time off: Flexible Time Off for exempt employees, accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, 12 paid holidays, Parental Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, and Dog Fridays.
• Equity is part of total compensation, so you can share in the company's success.