Lead Embedded Space Software Engineer

Moog Inc.; Arvada (CO); Híbrido; USD 135.000 - 175.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible paid time off

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Moog Inc. in Arvada, CO is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses and space vehicles. You will act as a technical lead, drive architecture decisions, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires 5+ years of software development with embedded systems, C/C++, Python proficiency, and experience with VxWorks or similar RTOS. Hybrid work schedule in Arvada, CO is offered.

Formación

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ professional software development experience, including embedded systems.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience programming in C/C++ or similar embedded languages.
• Proficiency in Python for tools, test automation, or scripting.
• Experience with VxWorks (Wind River), Greenhills or equivalent real‑time OS; strong familiarity with real-time concepts and deterministic scheduling.
• Experience developing for and debugging on Linux hosts and targets.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, OS fundamentals, networking protocols, and inter-process communication.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor teammates; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses, OMVs, and other space vehicles using C/C++ and Python.
• Act as a technical lead on projects: drive architecture and design decisions, define software interfaces, and lead design reviews.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, helping grow team capability and best practices.
• Develop and maintain software running on VxWorks and Linux targets; work across different toolchains and cross-compilation environments.
• Build and maintain software simulators and automated test frameworks for system integration and regression testing.
• Perform and document unit, integration, and system-level testing; support continuous integration and test automation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and debug software in close integration with spacecraft hardware and system engineering teams.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on software requirements, specifications, and code.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary subject‑matter experts (hardware, avionics, guidance/navigation/control, systems) in an Agile environment.
• Move between programs as priorities require.

Conocimientos

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Software architecture

Linux

RTOS concepts

Git / CI/CD

Debugging

Educación

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

VxWorks (Wind River)

Green Hills RTOS

Descripción del empleo

Moog Inc. in Arvada, CO is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses and space vehicles. You will act as a technical lead, drive architecture decisions, and mentor junior engineers.

The role requires 5+ years of software development with embedded systems, C/C++, Python proficiency, and experience with VxWorks or similar RTOS. Hybrid work schedule in Arvada, CO is offered.