Lead Flight Software Engineer IV/V - Embedded Systems

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical/dental/visi

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Education Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join our team, reporting to the Flight Software Engineering Manager. You will drive development of nano-satellite vehicle software, lead a team, and collaborate across engineering groups to deliver mission-critical solutions.

On-site work is preferred for hardware access, with remote work possible after onboarding. Salary ranges are disclosed, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
• 8+ years (Staff Engineer - Level 4) in C++ for embedded/high-performance/critical systems.
• 12+ years (Principal Engineer - Level 5) in C++ for embedded/high-performance/critical systems.
• Experience with GitHub or similar Git tool.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to establish software requirements.
• Serve as technical lead of a satellite program.
• Mentor and task junior software engineers.
• Design, develop, and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant software.

Skills

C++

Embedded systems

Git

Leadership

Communication

Security clearance

Education

BSc in CS or equivalent

Tools

GitHub

Linux kernel

Job description

Terran Orbital is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join our team, reporting to the Flight Software Engineering Manager. You will drive development of nano-satellite vehicle software, lead a team, and collaborate across engineering groups to deliver mission-critical solutions.

On-site work is preferred for hardware access, with remote work possible after onboarding. Salary ranges are disclosed, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.