Senior Software Engineer, Flight Software

Turion Space; Irvine; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for spacecraft systems. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ and experience in embedded systems programming. Successful candidates will enjoy mentoring teams and solving complex problems, while contributing to mission-critical operations. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, supporting both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Equity in the company

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Team building activities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of applicable experience with embedded systems programming.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test embedded software from scratch.
• Capable of identifying and solving complex problems independently.
• Ability and desire to mentor junior team members in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop critical flight software solutions for spacecraft systems.
• Provide support for flight software during mission operations.
• Support and mentor a team of flight software engineers.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software.
• Develop and implement new software standards and processes.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded systems programming

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Tools

Git

GTest

Python

Linux

NASA’s Core Flight System

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that flight software meets performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own critical flight software solutions for spacecraft and satellite systems.

• Provide support for flight software during mission operations. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations.

• Support and mentor a team of dedicated flight software engineers.

• Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality. Write simulation code and perform integration and system-level testing to ensure software meets specifications.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Systems, Hardware, Mission Operations, etc.) to ensure communication and functionality across disciplines.

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing new software standards, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

Prior Aerospace experience not required. Looking for impassioned software engineers who want to solve hard problems. We strongly encourage you to apply if you feel you would succeed in the role above.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of applicable experience with embedded systems programming. C/C++ proficiency mandatory.

• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test embedded software from scratch.

• Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction.

• Ability and desire to mentor and advise junior team members in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.

• Familiarity and Experience with the following:

  • Linux and shell command-line tools

  • Commonly used spacecraft communications standards and protocols, including CCSDS, CAN, Ethernet/IP, and SPI.

  • Embedded operating systems, (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.), file systems and boot-loaders.

  • NASA’s Core Flight System (cFS), F Prime (F'), or other embedded software frameworks.

  • Software development tools such as Git, GTest, Python.

  • Experience writing and testing complex, high reliability software which interfaces with external hardware components.

Additional Requirements

• A passion for small, fast-paced teams and dynamic organizations.

• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to reach critical delivery deadlines.

Senior Flight Software Engineer Salary: $160,000-$223,000

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.