Senior Flight Software Engineer

We are partnering with a cutting-edge space technology startup developing next-generation spacecraft platforms for high-profile government and commercial missions. They are seeking a hands‑on Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer to join their growing flight program team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys owning software development across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from architecture and embedded development through testing and flight integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spacecraft flight software architectures using frameworks such as FPrime or cFS.
• Design and implement embedded software components, communication protocols, and hardware interfaces.
• Develop drivers and low-level interfaces for FPGAs, GPIOs, and avionics hardware.
• Manage memory architecture, bootloader functionality, and fail-safe recovery modes.
• Support integration and testing activities on flatsats and flight hardware.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated test workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with avionics, GNC, and systems teams.
• Contribute to mission reliability, fault tolerance, and spacecraft autonomy initiatives.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of spacecraft flight software or embedded systems experience.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and embedded Linux.
• Experience with FPrime, cFS, or similar aerospace software frameworks.
• Knowledge of hardware communication protocols (I2C, CAN, UART, RS485, etc.).
• Experience interfacing with FPGAs and embedded hardware.
• Hands‑on spacecraft integration and testing experience preferred.
• Experience working in cleanroom/ESD-controlled environments.

Why Join?

• Work on upcoming spacecraft missions for major government customers.
• Opportunity to contribute to novel on-orbit technology demonstrations.
• Highly hands‑on engineering culture with significant ownership.
• Fast-moving startup environment with strong technical leadership.