Flight Software Engineer

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain flight software enabling spacecraft operations and hardware integration for lunar missions. You will work in a fast-paced spaceflight environment with diverse engineering teams.

The role requires 2+ years of C/C++ development, embedded C with RTOS, Linux/POSIX, and experience with hardware/software integration. Familiarity with SpaceWire, CFS framework, and Docker is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of C/C++ development with embedded C on RTOS.
• 2+ years of hardware/software integration experience.
• Experience with Linux/POSIX environments and SpaceWire protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain flight software features in C/C++.
• Integrate software with spacecraft hardware and communication systems.
• Perform hardware/software integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Develop unit and integration tests and support system-level validation activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced spaceflight environment.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded C

RTOS

Linux / POSIX

Hardware/software integration

Spacecraft software

Gitflow

Docker

Agile / Scrum

Device drivers

SpaceWire

Logging frameworks

xUnit

Serial communications

IP/UDP/IP/TCP

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GSFC Core Flight Software (CFS) framework

Docker

SpaceWire

Device drivers

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support the development of software for lunar spacecraft and communications systems under the Near Space Network Services program. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining flight software that enables spacecraft operations and hardware integration for missions supporting the Lunar Data Network.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain flight software features in C/C++.
• Integrate software with spacecraft hardware and communication systems.
• Perform hardware/software integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
• Develop unit and integration tests and support system-level validation activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced spaceflight environment.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in C/C++ development- Must have hands-on experience with Embedded C development supporting embedded processors, microcontrollers, or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• 2+ years of experience with hardware/software integration
• Experience working in Linux/POSIX-based environments.
• Familiar with serial communications protocols (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, etc.)
• Familiar with packetized communications protocols (IP/UDP, IP/TCP)
• Organized, thorough and methodical approach to software quality and testing
• Capable of both high quantity and high quality output
• Experience with GSFC Core Flight Software (CFS) framework
• Experience with device driver implementations
• Experience with SpaceWire communications protocol
• Experience with logging frameworks and their architecture
• Experience with xUnit compliant test frameworks
• Experience with Windows and POSIX-based operating systems
• Experience with Docker-based containerization
• Experience in an agile / scrum development environment
• Experience with Gitflow coordinated configuration management schemes

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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