Flight Software Engineering Manager: Lead Embedded Space Systems

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking a Flight Software Engineering Manager to join our team. You will guide and mentor flight software engineers across the full lifecycle of spacecraft, from concept through operations, while coordinating with program leadership to define schedules, resources, and engineering standards.

You bring 8+ years in embedded aerospace software, 3+ years leading engineering teams, strong communication, and a proven mentorship record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Aerospace or equivalent.
• 8+ years embedded software experience in aerospace/space.
• 3+ years managing engineering teams on embedded software.
• Proven leadership with mentoring experience.
• Experience C/C++ development, deployment and testing on target.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for execs, customers, vendors.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Task and oversee Flight Software Engineers designing flight software.
• Attend program meetings and develop work breakdown structures.
• Lead program software engineer when necessary.
• Represent engineers in bi-weekly Sprint planning.
• Contribute to code reviews as needed.
• Manage direct reports, provide technical mentorship, and conduct team meetings.
• Provide presentations and status updates to upper management weekly.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Leadership

Mentorship

Program management

Communication

DoD clearance

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Aerospace or equivalent

MS or PhD in CS/Engineering (embedded focus)

Tools

Linux

FPGA

Zynq 7000

Job description

Terran Orbital is seeking a Flight Software Engineering Manager to join our team. You will guide and mentor flight software engineers across the full lifecycle of spacecraft, from concept through operations, while coordinating with program leadership to define schedules, resources, and engineering standards.

You bring 8+ years in embedded aerospace software, 3+ years leading engineering teams, strong communication, and a proven mentorship record.