Autonomy Software Engineer — Spacecraft Onboard Systems

York Space Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems is seeking an Autonomy Software Engineer to design and implement embedded flight software for spacecraft systems in Austin, TX. You will contribute to autonomous mission workflows and build reusable software across the platform.

The role emphasizes C/C++, embedded Linux, and collaboration across engineering, design, and operations with rigorous testing against simulators.

Qualifications

• BS in CS or related field; strong embedded software focus.
• 4+ years in software engineering with embedded development.
• Experience in embedded Linux environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and modern messaging/API tech.
• Ability to mentor others and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems.
• Build reusable components and scalable services for the platform.
• Create state machines for autonomous mission workflows.
• Implement unit and integration tests against simulators.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and operations teams.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Git

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

York Space Systems is seeking an Autonomy Software Engineer to design and implement embedded flight software for spacecraft systems in Austin, TX. You will contribute to autonomous mission workflows and build reusable software across the platform.

The role emphasizes C/C++, embedded Linux, and collaboration across engineering, design, and operations with rigorous testing against simulators.