Flight Software Engineer for Space Systems

Barrios Technology Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrios Technology, a trusted engineering partner for NASA and commercial space, seeks a Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support flight software for cutting-edge spaceflight systems. You will own the full software lifecycle, collaborate with hardware teams, and contribute to Agile development cycles.

The role requires a BS degree in software/Computer/Tech/Math and five years of related software experience, with strong C/C++ OO skills and embedded systems expertise.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Software/Computer Engineering, Technology, or Math with five years of related software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming (C/C++).
• Experience with firmware, embedded software, and hardware/software integration.
• Hands-on debugging of embedded systems in lab environments with test equipment.
• Experience with serial and packet-based communication protocols (RS-232/422/485; TCP/IP, UDP/IP).
• Experience with Git-based platforms (GitLab, GitHub) and cross-disciplinary teamwork.
• Strong communication, coordination, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test flight software for critical spaceflight systems.
• Own the full software lifecycle from design through deployment and support.
• Collaborate with hardware teams for integration, design trades, and testing.
• Analyze and verify software performance; hands-on debugging with lab equipment.
• Contribute to risk analysis, fault mitigation, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Participate in Agile development cycles and program reviews.
• Provide technical input during milestones and support system-level integration.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and validate behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded software development

Debugging embedded systems

Serial communication protocols

Networking (TCP/IP, UDP/IP)

GitLab / GitHub

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BS in Software/Computer/Tech/Math

Tools

GitLab / GitHub

Docker

Windows / POSIX OS

Job description

Barrios Technology, a trusted engineering partner for NASA and commercial space, seeks a Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and support flight software for cutting-edge spaceflight systems. You will own the full software lifecycle, collaborate with hardware teams, and contribute to Agile development cycles.

The role requires a BS degree in software/Computer/Tech/Math and five years of related software experience, with strong C/C++ OO skills and embedded systems expertise.