Flight Software Lead for Launch Vehicle Systems

Canada Rocket Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Canada Rocket Company is hiring a Head of Flight Software to own the full flight software stack across low-level controller firmware to flight computer applications. You will lead a team spanning software, avionics, and control systems to translate mission requirements into reliable, flight-proven code.

You will shape the software architecture of an entire launch vehicle program, establish standards, and drive rigorous verification and testing, including HIL/SIL processes, to ensure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded software experience for complex, real-time systems.
• Proven leadership experience building and guiding engineering teams.
• Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded targets.
• Experience with RTOS/GPOS, FPGA, and bare-metal environments.
• Deep understanding of hardware-software interfaces and memory management.
• Knowledge of CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet protocols and fault handling.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the flight software strategy for the orbital launch vehicle.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing flight software team.
• Architect and develop embedded software across flight computers and controllers.
• Collaborate with Avionics for hardware-software integration and driver development.
• Work with GNC to implement real-time guidance and control algorithms.
• Own the software lifecycle for flight-critical systems, including requirements and testing.
• Establish and maintain software standards for safety-critical applications.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Real-time systems

Team leadership

Hardware interfaces

Communication protocols

Job description

Canada Rocket Company is hiring a Head of Flight Software to own the full flight software stack across low-level controller firmware to flight computer applications. You will lead a team spanning software, avionics, and control systems to translate mission requirements into reliable, flight-proven code.

You will shape the software architecture of an entire launch vehicle program, establish standards, and drive rigorous verification and testing, including HIL/SIL processes, to ensure