Flight Embedded Software Engineer (C++) — Greenfield Spacecraft

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) is building next-generation spaceflight software and seeks a Flight/Embedded Software Engineer to deliver embedded C++ that runs on spacecraft hardware. You will own features end-to-end from architecture through hardware integration, testing, and mission operations.

Around 80% of the work is greenfield, offering genuine ownership while collaborating with top aerospace engineers. Join a fast-growing, well-funded team shaping the future of commercial spaceflight, with

Qualifications

• Embedded Linux / C++ development experience.
• RTOS or real-time embedded systems experience.
• Strong debugging and hardware/software integration skills.
• Experience developing complex embedded products such as Space vehicles, eVTOL platforms, autonomous vehicles, robotics, or other safety-critical embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Embedded C++ software for next-generation spacecraft.
• Own software throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Work with GNC, Avionics, Propulsion, RF and Systems Engineering teams.
• Support hardware integration, verification, validation and mission operations.
• Address real-time embedded challenges using cutting-edge tech.

Skills

Embedded Linux / C++

RTOS / real-time

Debugging / HW-SW integration

Space-grade safety-critical

Job description

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) is building next-generation spaceflight software and seeks a Flight/Embedded Software Engineer to deliver embedded C++ that runs on spacecraft hardware. You will own features end-to-end from architecture through hardware integration, testing, and mission operations.

Around 80% of the work is greenfield, offering genuine ownership while collaborating with top aerospace engineers. Join a fast-growing, well-funded team shaping the future of commercial spaceflight, with