Embedded Space Software Engineer

$90k - $150k

Full-time

WarpWare

Company Overview

WarpWare is opening space for all through software innovation. Space accessibility is our highest priority in everything we do. Since our creation, we have become one of Denver’s most innovative space startups, specializing in helping spacecraft get to space fast.

Role Summary

WarpWare is seeking an Embedded Space Software Engineer to develop capabilities for the WarpWare software platform, perform research and development, and deliver on contracts for a variety of commercial and government customers. Successful candidates will demonstrate a high degree of ownership, independence, and problem solving skills regardless of experience.

Application Process

Interested candidates should reach out via email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Due to a high volume of applications, WarpWare cannot guarantee candidates who apply only via LinkedIn will be considered.

Responsibilities

This role involves working on a variety of projects across the space domain, including rocket launch, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geosynchronous (GEO) operations, and cislunar operations.

Design, develop, and test space systems and software
Interface regularly with customers
Apply systems engineering principles to the development, analysis, and execution of complex systems
Think creatively to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems
Develop high reliability microcontroller and microprocessor space software
Analyze real flight data, develop insights, and iterate system design to improve performance
Develop software in C++ and (to a lesser extent) Python
Shape the future of the WarpWare platform

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
Demonstrated experience exercising strong ownership of complex problems
Willingness to challenge others and be challenged
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong coding and problem solving skills
Must be eligible to perform EAR / ITAR work

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using C++ and Python
Embedded software development experience
Experience working on space software projects

Compensation & Benefits

SALARY: $90,000 - $150,000

HEALTHCARE: Company subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

BENEFITS: WarpWare equity ownership, 401(K), flexible PTO

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