Flight and Ground Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

**Contingent Upon Contract Award**

Job Summary

The Flight and Ground Software Engineer supports the development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions for space technology programs at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This role focuses on flight software for spacecraft ranging from CubeSats to ESPA-class satellites, ground station software, and mission operations center applications. This position provides hands-on software development, testing, and integration support for space missions throughout their lifecycle from concept through operations.

The ideal candidate will support:

• Flight software development: Assist in developing, modifying, and testing software/firmware for spacecraft systems, including command and control, data handling, and payload operations
• Ground system software: Support design and implementation of ground station software tools, mission operations software, and telemetry processing systems
• Operations support software: Develop scripts, automation tools, and utilities to support spacecraft operations, anomaly detection, and mission planning

This is a junior-level position (0-3 years experience) designed for early-career software engineers interested in space systems. The role provides mentorship and hands-on experience with real spaceflight missions supporting AFRL space technology experiments.

Key Responsibilities

Flight Software Development & Integration:

• Assist senior engineers in developing and modifying flight software/firmware for spacecraft systems
• Write, test, and document code for spacecraft subsystems under supervision
• Support integration and testing of flight software in hardware/software-in-the-loop environments
• Assist with software configuration management and version control for flight code
• Participate in flight software code reviews and testing procedures

Ground System Software Development:

• Design and implement software tools for ground stations, mission operations centers, and data processing
• Develop utilities for telemetry processing, command generation, and mission planning
• Modify existing ground software to meet emerging mission requirements
• Maintain ground software databases and configuration management systems
• Support cloud-based ground system infrastructure and commercial ground station interfaces

Flight Operations Software Support:

• Develop scripts and automation tools to support spacecraft operations
• Create utilities for vehicle planning, command block building, and verification
• Support development of anomaly detection algorithms and fault reporting systems
• Assist with operational acceptance testing and regression testing
• Provide software support during spacecraft on-orbit operations as required

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system tests for flight and ground software
• Support hardware/software-in-the-loop testing environments
• Document test procedures, test results, and software defects
• Participate in software validation and verification activities

Documentation & Collaboration:

• Create and maintain software documentation including design documents, user guides, and interface control documents
• Participate in agile development processes, sprint planning, and technical reviews
• Collaborate with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and operations personnel
• Document lessons learned and contribute to process improvements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience in software engineering or a related field
• Clearance: Secret, with TS/SCI preferred
• Required Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages applicable to embedded/flight systems: C, C++, Python
  • Strong knowledge of software design, development, and testing methodologies
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, Subversion) and software configuration management
  • Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities
  • Ability to work in team environments and take direction from senior engineers
  • Willingness to learn space systems, spacecraft operations, and mission operations center software
• Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with spacecraft systems, satellite operations, or aerospace software
  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
  • Understanding of spacecraft command and telemetry protocols
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation
  • Knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Exposure to hardware/software-in-the-loop testing
  • Academic or professional experience with CubeSats or small satellite projects
  • Highly Desired: Participation in university CubeSat or NanoSat programs or similar hands-on space projects
  • Highly Desired: Coursework in orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems, or aerospace engineering

Work Environment:

Ability to work at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, typically working 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required depending on operational needs.

Infinity Benefits:

Great Company Culture. Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees. 

Health Benefits.  100% Company Paid monthly Medical and Dental premiums for you AND your family. 

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors 

Rest and Relaxation. Three weeks' Vacation – and  we offer an annual company reward trip after one year of employment.

Health and Wellness. We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care) 

Work that Stays at Work. Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them! 

Education and Professional Training Reimbursement. We support our employees career aspirations and growth through our Education Reimbursement Program! 

Profit Sharing Plan. Infinity’s success is due to our employees which is why all eligible employees receive an annual payout based on our Profit-Sharing Plan. 

U.S. Citizenship is required.

EOE including disability/vet

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