Senior Flight Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own mission-critical software for satellite systems throughout the full lifecycle from architecture and development through deployment and operations.
• Develop iterative software for bench and development testing as well as rigorously validated software for manufacturing and flight systems.
• Plan and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing while diagnosing and resolving software defects.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, test, and operations teams to define requirements, technical roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Support spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations by troubleshooting software and maintaining reliable flight-system operation.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to access export-controlled data.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and SAP eligibility.
• At least 8 years of flight software experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust.
• Preferred experience developing, testing, deploying, and troubleshooting mission-critical satellite software through flight operations.
• Preferred experience with real-time software on distributed hardware platforms, embedded and real-time operating systems, low-level device drivers, satellite communications, networking, secure communications, data serialization, encryption, and software release processes.

Benefits

• Equity through stock options and shared upside.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 of life insurance.
• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days and increasing to 20 or more days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement of up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and family gatherings.
• Tools for a personalized desk setup and an in-person Playa Vista office with flexibility to integrate work and life.