Flight Software Engineer: Real-Time Embedded Systems

Constellation Space; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation Space in Seattle is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to design and implement highly reliable, real-time embedded systems for their spacecraft and flight vehicles. Responsibilities include developing mission-critical flight software, implementing GNC algorithms, and performing validation through Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Computer Science or related fields and possesses exceptional programming skills in C and C++. Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems and embedded Linux is essential.

Qualifications

• Exceptional programming skills in modern C and C++.
• Extensive experience with RTOS and embedded Linux.
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-422).

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy mission-critical flight software in C/C++.
• Implement guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms on embedded hardware.
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing to validate software.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Embedded Linux

Low-level debugging

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Constellation Space in Seattle is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to design and implement highly reliable, real-time embedded systems for their spacecraft and flight vehicles. Responsibilities include developing mission-critical flight software, implementing GNC algorithms, and performing validation through Hardware-in-the-Loop testing.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Computer Science or related fields and possesses exceptional programming skills in C and C++. Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems and embedded Linux is essential.