Flight Software Engineer — Spacecraft & Autonomy

Outpostspace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual performance-based bonuses

Equity in Outpost

Comprehensive healthcare

Disability & life insurance

Paid time off + 9 holidays

401(k) with company match

Lunch stipend and snacks

Pet friendly office

Company events

Job summary

Outpostspace is hiring a Software Engineer in Playa Vista, CA, in-person, five days a week. You will design, build, and test flight and ground software behind return vehicles, working with avionics, GN&C, and integration/test teams from design through flight.

Responsibilities include software design, testing, and tooling for telemetry, data analysis, and mission operations, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and fast-paced delivery. Relevant RTOS or real-time embedded experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages used in flight or embedded software.
• Experience with real-time or embedded systems a plus.
• Understanding of software development best practices: version control, testing, code review.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with avionics, GN&C, and test teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test flight and ground software for the return vehicle.
• Support software integration with avionics and GN&C systems.
• Build tools and infrastructure to support vehicle testing, telemetry, and data analysis.
• Debug and resolve software issues during integration, test, and flight operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements.
• Support flight readiness reviews and mission operations as needed.

Skills

C++

Python

RTOS experience

Version control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Testing tools

Telemetry data analysis

Job description

Outpostspace is hiring a Software Engineer in Playa Vista, CA, in-person, five days a week. You will design, build, and test flight and ground software behind return vehicles, working with avionics, GN&C, and integration/test teams from design through flight.

Responsibilities include software design, testing, and tooling for telemetry, data analysis, and mission operations, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and fast-paced delivery. Relevant RTOS or real-time embedded experience is valued.