Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Space Systems

NewSpace Technical; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Technical is seeking a Flight Software Engineer with 7+ years' aerospace experience to develop and maintain onboard flight software for a space-based LiDAR payload running on embedded Linux. You will help transition a prototype LiDAR system to flight, ensuring tight hardware-software integration and reliable in-orbit performance.

Responsibilities include designing and testing software, leading HW/SW integration, and developing interfaces (CAN/UART/Ethernet) while following space

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S./Ph.D. with aerospace/space software experience as specified.
• Experience with embedded Linux and hardware-software integration is required.
• Python for test automation and mission tools; Git for version control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test flight software for a LiDAR payload in an embedded Linux environment.
• Lead hardware-software integration across onboard computers, sensors and payload subsystems.
• Develop interfaces and protocols (CAN, UART, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, HTTP/REST).
• Implement system health monitoring, readiness checks, retry logic, and fault handling.
• Support verification and validation during integration and testing campaigns.
• Define software architecture, logging, and version control practices.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Hardware-software integration

CAN

UART

Ethernet

Python

Git

Debugging

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in related field (plus 5 years)

Tools

Yocto

Petalinux

Job description

NewSpace Technical is seeking a Flight Software Engineer with 7+ years' aerospace experience to develop and maintain onboard flight software for a space-based LiDAR payload running on embedded Linux. You will help transition a prototype LiDAR system to flight, ensuring tight hardware-software integration and reliable in-orbit performance.

Responsibilities include designing and testing software, leading HW/SW integration, and developing interfaces (CAN/UART/Ethernet) while following space