Flight Systems Software Architect — Lead Space Missions

FS Studio; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation + signing bonus

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible time off

Quarterly incentives

Relocation support

Job summary

A fast-growing space-technology company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of ground and flight software for lunar and deep-space missions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in aerospace software systems and expertise in C/C++ and Python. Responsibilities include leading best practices, full lifecycle software delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. The role comes with competitive compensation and generous benefits, emphasizing a direct impact across multiple mission programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in spacecraft, mission control, or complex aerospace software systems.
• Expertise in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with embedded Linux, real-time/flight software, and preferably NASA cFS.
• Good knowledge of cloud services, containerization, version control, and Agile processes.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operate within rigorous engineering standards.
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture decisions and guide software best practices across the organization.
• Develop flight software and ground systems.
• Own full lifecycle delivery: requirements, development, testing, integration, and ops.
• Provide technical proposals, estimates, and cross-team coordination.
• Mentor and uplift junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded Linux

Cloud services (AWS)

Agile processes

Job description

A fast-growing space-technology company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of ground and flight software for lunar and deep-space missions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in aerospace software systems and expertise in C/C++ and Python. Responsibilities include leading best practices, full lifecycle software delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. The role comes with competitive compensation and generous benefits, emphasizing a direct impact across multiple mission programs.