Flight Software Architect

Cimarron Software Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Cimarron Software Services, Inc. seeks a Flight Software Architect for the Axiom Space program in Houston, TX. The role focuses on architecting real-time, safety-critical software for aerospace applications, with emphasis on fault-tolerant flight control and HIL validation.

Candidates should bring 15+ years in mission-critical software, deep C/C++/Rust skills, RTOS familiarity, and Linux-based development experience. This onsite position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mission critical software development, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience designing, deploying and supporting flight control / real-time embedded systems.
• Familiarity with embedded architectures, RTOS, and aerospace safety standards.
• Experience with Linux-based development and software verification for space systems.

Responsibilities

• Define flight software architectures for real-time safety-critical systems.
• Lead software requirements, architectures, and designs with verification activities.
• Oversee development of fault-tolerant flight software controlling autonomous space vehicles.
• Direct hardware-in-the-loop validation and real-time embedded releases.
• Contribute to architecture, design, and verification documentation.
• Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

RTOS

Linux environments

Aerospace domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Build automation

HIL testing

Job description

Flight Software Architect - (AFSA100126.1)

Posting/External Job Title

Flight Software Architect

Location

Houston, TX 77058 US (Primary)

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid

100% Onsite

Job Type

Full-time

# of Hires Needed

2

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience)

$170,000.00 - $210,000.00/yr

Position Introduction/Key Duties

Cimarron is seeking Flight Software Architects with deep technical expertise in systems-level thinking and a background in aerospace domain knowledge who will be responsible for architecting our aerospace software applications for the Axiom Space Commercial Space program in Houston, TX.

Key Duties:

• Define flight software architectures to build robust real-time safety-critical software systems.


• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs and lead verification, to ensure software products meet requirements and safety-critical standards.


• Oversee development of fault tolerant flight software responsible for the overall command and control of an autonomous space vehicle.


• Oversee efforts to integrate software components, create and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and release real-time embedded solutions.


• Lead and contribute to technical documentation for architecture, design, verification plans.


• This is a technical leadership role with no direct reports.


• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.


• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.


• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education

Required Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.


• Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use.


• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.


• 15 or more years of experience in mission critical software development, preferably in aerospace.


• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.


• Experience designing, deploying and supporting flight control systems (or similar complexity).


• Experience in development of real-time embedded system, including system design, analysis, development, implementation, integration, verification, qualification, and release.


• Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software.


• Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.


• Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.


• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.


• Familiarity with embedded systems architectures (bare-metal & RTOS-based systems).


• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).


• Understanding of C/C++, Rust for safety-critical systems.


• Familiarity with flight software design for spacecraft, launch vehicles, UAVs, or avionics.


• Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP.


• Familiarity with spacecraft communications protocols is preferred.


• Knowledge of redundancy management & high-reliability architectures.


• Exposure to software development in Linux environments.


• Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field.

Business Profile:

Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Resumes should list employment dates in month/year format (e.g., January 2020 – March 2024) for each position to meet customer and contract documentation requirements.

Cimarron offers an outstanding Benefits Package including:

• Major Medical and Hospitalization


• Vision Care


• Preventive Care


• Ancillary Benefits
  
  
  
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  
  
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  
  
  • Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
  
  
  • Voluntary Additional Life and Dependent Life Insurance
  
  
  
  


• 401(k) with Company Matching


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Direct Deposit


• Other Benefits
  
  
  
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Leave
  
  
  • Education Reimbursement
  
  
  • Wellness Program
  
  
  
  

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