Autonomy Engineer

Fortastra Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortastra Corporation is seeking an Autonomy Engineer within our Engineering Division to advance the software and algorithms that control autonomous spacecraft. You will translate mission requirements into reliable autonomy capabilities and work closely with systems engineers to ensure robust flight software.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, rigorous testing, and delivering dependable autonomous functions for our cutting-edge spaceflight platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and algorithms for autonomous spacecraft
• Collaborate with engineering team to implement autonomy features
• Contribute to testing and validation of autonomous flight systems

Job description

Fortastra designs and delivers resilient, high-performance spacecraft that safeguard critical orbital assets and ensure freedom of action in space. We integrate advanced autonomy, sensing, and control into systems engineered for reliability, speed, and scale. Our culture values simplicity, accountability, and disciplined execution empowering every engineer to think systemically, act decisively, and build with purpose. Aggressive innovation. Disciplined execution. Strength among the stars.

We recently raised $8M in seed capital and are led by visionary founder and former Hermeus co-founder, Mike Smayda.

Team / Department

You will join Fortastra’s Engineering Division, responsible for the design, development, and test of flight systems across our autonomous spacecraft portfolio.

The Role

Fortastra is seeking an Autonomy Engineer. You will focus on the tactical execution of our autonomous spacecraft by developing the software and algorithms