Lead Flight Software Architect — Spacecraft & Payload

Arcfield; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 152,624 - 265,383; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Arcfield is looking for a Principal Flight Software Architect based in Louisville, Colorado, to lead software design and development for complex spacecraft systems. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering and space processing architecture, with responsibilities including leading design reviews and ensuring excellence in technical delivery.

The compensation range for this position is projected between $152,624.06 and $265,383.63, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 16-18 years of experience in software engineering for high-reliability space applications.
• Extensive experience with space processing architecture.
• Experience supporting programs through all phases of development.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture for complex flight and ground software designs.
• Lead design excellence and technical authority in software development.
• Conduct internal and external design reviews.

Skills

Software engineering

Embedded systems

Micro-controllers

C/C++ programming

System-on-chip devices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/computation

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Arcfield is looking for a Principal Flight Software Architect based in Louisville, Colorado, to lead software design and development for complex spacecraft systems. The role requires extensive experience in software engineering and space processing architecture, with responsibilities including leading design reviews and ensuring excellence in technical delivery.

The compensation range for this position is projected between $152,624.06 and $265,383.63, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.