Senior Flight Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance

Description

The company builds rockets, spacecraft and critical subsystems, and works quickly on real hardware for missions that extend human reach to the Moon, Mars and beyond.

The Space Systems team builds complete spacecraft, precision payloads and the parts that support them in orbit, including solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems and radios.

The team has supported more than 1,700 missions, covering interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security and defense work. It has built spacecraft, payloads and components for Moon and Mars missions, with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency and the U.S. Space Force.

This is a Senior Flight Software Engineer II role on a Secret clearance position, based at the company's headquarters in Long Beach, CA. You will help develop flight software for the Space Systems programs and take part in every stage of software work, from defining requirements through coding and testing.

The company owns its rockets and launch sites, so software is often tested and run in orbit within weeks or months. You should want your work to shape how space is explored and used for discovery and new ideas.

The team tackles hard projects and works under tight deadlines, focusing on what it can deliver rather than the obstacles in the way.

Responsibilities

• Develop application software that runs on a real time operating system (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux.
• Write hardware drivers that connect to inertial measurement units (IMUs), star trackers, reaction wheels and other spacecraft sensors and actuators.
• Build and maintain thorough unit tests that run inside a continuous integration framework.
• Work with hardware-in-the-loop test engineers to verify and validate how software and hardware perform together.
• Work with systems and embedded engineers to write, document and validate requirements.
• Review source code changes to confirm they meet company coding standards.
• Take part in design reviews, including PDR and CDR.
• Support flight operations in orbit and on interplanetary missions.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering or an equivalent technical field.
• Hold an active Secret clearance, and be able to obtain TS/SCI.
• Have at least 8 years of demonstrated, relevant experience in embedded software development.
• Be proficient in C and C++.
• Have experience with an RTOS or with embedded Linux.
• Be a U.S. citizen, as required by the program.

Conditions

Base pay range for California: $151,000 - $227,000 USD.

Starting level and base pay are decided case by case, based on job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience.

The role is based at the Long Beach, CA headquarters.

The role may require long periods of sitting, standing, walking and computer work, plus occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust and fumes in production areas.

For U.S. office candidates: to meet U.S. space technology export rules, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, a refugee or asylee admitted to the U.S., or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or Department of Commerce.

For New Zealand office candidates: background and nationality checks are carried out before any offer, and you must be eligible to access ITAR-regulated equipment and data. You may be ineligible if you are not a citizen of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a NATO member country, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus company stock as part of total compensation, giving you a direct stake in the company's results.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount on company stock.
• Medical plans with HMO and PPO options, plus a zero-cost HDHP with a significant company contribution to an HSA.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Subsidized EV charging.
• Onsite fitness centers where available, and discounted gym memberships.
• Complimentary snacks and beverages.
• 50% employee discount on the company merch store, plus other employee discounts.