Embedded Flight Software Engineer Senior

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) match

Job summary

York Space Systems in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deliver mission-critical software for spacecraft systems. This role focuses on real-time and embedded Linux-based flight software, enabling reliable command, telemetry, networking, and autonomy across on-orbit vehicles.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong systems thinking who can operate across the full lifecycle—from architecture and development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems (drivers, networking, system-level debugging).
• Experience with deterministic build systems such as Yocto or VxWorks.
• Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, routing concepts).
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office;
• Must be clearance eligible and ability to maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems
• Design, develop, and maintain reliable embedded flight software for resource-constrained, safety-critical systems.
• Develop and debug multithreaded software, including thread synchronization, interprocess communication, race-condition prevention, and deadlock avoidance.
• Integrate software with hardware components (OBCs, radios, payloads) in HITL and flatsat environments
• Develop and execute test strategies (unit, integration, system, and mission-level testing)
• Support on-orbit operations, debugging, and anomaly resolution
• Translate Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system requirements, and hardware specifications into robust software interfaces and implementations.
• Collaborate across platform, applications, mission ops, and hardware teams
• Experience with HITL, flatsat, or system-level test environments

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Yocto or VxWorks

Networking (TCP/IP)

Multithreading

HW/SW integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering/CS

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

HITL/Flatsat

RTOS familiarity

CCSDS/DTN knowledge

Job description

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deliver mission-critical software for spacecraft systems. This role focuses on real-time and embedded Linux-based flight software, enabling reliable command, telemetry, networking, and autonomy across on-orbit vehicles.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong systems thinking who can operate across the full lifecycle—from architecture and development through integration, test, and on-orbit support.

Not all skills below are required, we encourage you to apply if you have an interest in learning!

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems
• Design, develop, and maintain reliable embedded flight software for resource-constrained, safety-critical systems.
• Develop and debug multithreaded software, including thread synchronization, interprocess communication, race-condition prevention, and deadlock avoidance.
• Integrate software with hardware components (OBCs, radios, payloads) in HITL and flatsat environments
• Develop and execute test strategies (unit, integration, system, and mission-level testing)
• Support on-orbit operations, debugging, and anomaly resolution
• Translate Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system requirements, and hardware specifications into robust software interfaces and implementations.
• Collaborate across platform, applications, mission ops, and hardware teams
• Experience with HITL, flatsat, or system-level test environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Experience with embedded Linux systems (drivers, networking, system-level debugging)
• Experience with deterministic build systems such as Yocto or VxWorks
• Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, routing concepts)
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office;
• Must be clearance eligible and ability tomaintainan active Secret Clearance or higher
• Love space!

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in computer science or engineering related field
• 8+ years of experience working with software, network infrastructure, and data transport protocols in space.
• Expierence with Real-Time Operating Systems
• Experience with spacecraft, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
• Knowledge of real-time systems and deterministic software design
• Familiarity with CCSDS, DTN, or space communication protocols
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles (secure boot, signing, key management)
• Experience supporting on-orbit operations or live systemsActive Secret Clearance

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.