Job Description

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Salary: $150,000+

A leading space technology company is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that flight software meets stringent performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop flight software for spacecraft and satellite systems.

Implement algorithms and control systems to manage spacecraft operations.

Architect flight software solutions to solve complex operational challenges.

Lead and mentor a team of dedicated flight software engineers.

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate flight software functionality.

Perform integration and system-level testing to ensure software meets specifications.

Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues.

Optimize software to ensure efficient operation and minimal resource usage.

Collaborate with hardware engineers and systems engineers to integrate flight software with spacecraft hardware and systems.

Ensure seamless communication and functionality between software and hardware components.

Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.

Provide support for flight software during mission operations.

Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve software-related issues.

Continuously improve software standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent experience.

4+ years of experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.

Experience with embedded systems programming. C/C++ proficiency is mandatory.

Proven ability to independently design, build, and test embedded software from scratch.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Experience with Linux and shell command-line tools.

Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills.

Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Familiarity with commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS, CAN, Ethernet/IP, SPI.

6+ years of experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.

Experience writing drivers for interfacing with hardware.

Experience working with operating systems, file systems, and bootloaders.

Experience testing embedded software for complex, high-reliability applications.

Experience with NASA's Core Flight System (cFS).

Experience with other tools/languages such as Yocto, Python, Git, GTest, Bash, etc.

A passion for working in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

ITAR Requirements:

This position may require access to export-controlled technology. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, or eligible to obtain the necessary export authorizations.

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