Flight Software Engineer

Flight Software EngineerAstranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.Flight Software EngineerAs our Flight Software Engineer, you will support the development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will connect with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware.RoleImplement spacecraft avionics softwareImplement ground control and telemetry softwareImplement software for automated testing at component, functional and system levels, including HITL (Hardware in the Loop) testingImplement low level software to interface with various spacecraft componentsImplement/troubleshoot/improve real time operating system componentsSupport in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.RequirementsBachelor of Science degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and developmentExperience with C and/or C++Experience with Linux and shell command line toolsDon't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.BonusExperience with designing real time systemsExperience with building bare-metal embedded system softwareExperience with reading schematics and datasheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscopeExperience with web development frameworks and databasesExperience with test framework development, especially with HITL (Hardware in the Loop) systemsWhat we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.Base Salary$130,000 - $175,000 USDU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status RequiredOur mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.