Flight Software Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, integration, and testing of flight software for spacecraft flight computers.
• Integrate complex GNC algorithms with flight software.
• Define and maintain the Command Telemetry Database for ground, on-orbit testing, and missions.
• Collaborate with the ground C2 software team.
• Support spacecraft command scripting and sequencing.
• Design and implement satellite subsystem model simulators in HITL/SITL environments.
• Develop reusable device drivers, hardware interfaces, and communications protocol libraries for flight hardware.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience with low-level firmware architecture, design, and development.
• Experience with low-level device driver development and safety-critical systems.
• Experience with embedded RTOS platforms such as RTLinux or Azure RTOS.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, UDP, and TCP/IP.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Rust, and Zig.
• Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree and 0–2 years of flight software development or production experience for space applications.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Preferred experience includes embedded Linux, microcontrollers, application processors, revision control systems, debugging instrumentation, and applications in robotics, automation, motor control, or sensor fusion.

Benefits

• Three-month temporary employment engagement with potential conversion to regular employment based on performance and business need.
• Onsite work near Denver, Colorado, or Long Beach, California.
• Employment is subject to U.S. space technology export-control eligibility requirements, including ITAR restrictions.