Flight Software Engineer, Space Systems - Equity & Perks

Space Kinetic Corp.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-Based Compensation

Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

Health and Wellness Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Space Kinetic Corp. is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to design and maintain critical software systems for satellites at our El Segundo, CA location. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of experience in embedded software development and a strong understanding of the software lifecycle.

This role offers competitive equity-based compensation, medical coverage, and a performance-based bonus structure, along with unique health stipends. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience developing embedded or real-time software for aerospace or mission-critical systems.
• Knowledge of software reliability, deterministic timing, concurrency, and resource management.
• Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software systems for satellite control.
• Integrate and test software in various environments.
• Work with engineering teams to establish software requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Python or scripting languages

Software development lifecycle

Real-time software

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

RTOS

Linux-based embedded systems

Job description

Space Kinetic Corp. is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to design and maintain critical software systems for satellites at our El Segundo, CA location. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of experience in embedded software development and a strong understanding of the software lifecycle.

This role offers competitive equity-based compensation, medical coverage, and a performance-based bonus structure, along with unique health stipends. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.