Flight Software Engineer II — Embedded Spacecraft Systems

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

Job summary

Katalyst Space is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to own firmware across lifecycle for spacecraft modules. You will implement real-time control, data handling, telemetry, and fault-resilient interfaces while coordinating with avionics and GNC teams.

The role emphasizes high-assurance software, hardware integration, testable interfaces, and rigorous reviews in a fast-paced space environment. Travel and ITAR compliance may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• -Additional details: embedded/flight software ownership from requirements to support.
• -Strong C/C++ and real-time systems fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own embedded flight software from requirements through launch and on-orbit ops.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS / Embedded Linux

Hardware integration

Real-time systems

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Eng., Aerospace Eng., or related field

Tools

CAN

SpaceWire

Ethernet

RS-422/485

SPI

I2C

UART

Job description

Katalyst Space is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to own firmware across lifecycle for spacecraft modules. You will implement real-time control, data handling, telemetry, and fault-resilient interfaces while coordinating with avionics and GNC teams.

The role emphasizes high-assurance software, hardware integration, testable interfaces, and rigorous reviews in a fast-paced space environment. Travel and ITAR compliance may apply.