Lead Flight Software Engineer - Satellite Systems

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life

Retirement plans

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead spacecraft flight software on a high-velocity US programme. You will architect and implement embedded C for real-time satellite control, using the NASA cFS framework and coordinating with GNC, hardware, and mission ops teams.

You will review designs, mentor junior engineers, and engage in proposal work while supporting integration, test, and in-orbit operations across multiple subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or equivalent with 7+ years (8+ with Master).
• Flight software experience on satellites or spacecraft is required.
• Strong C programming and C++ development skills.
• Ability to lead architecture and real-time systems and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical leader for spacecraft flight software from architecture to in-orbit ops.
• Write embedded C code for real-time command and control.
• Review designs, optimise I/O and performance, ensure reliability.
• Coordinate with GNC, hardware, and mission operations teams.
• Present design reviews to customers and contribute to proposals.

Skills

C programming

C++

Multi-threaded apps

Open-source integration

Strong communication

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

NASA cFS

COSMOS

Version control tooling

Job description

EVONA is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead spacecraft flight software on a high-velocity US programme. You will architect and implement embedded C for real-time satellite control, using the NASA cFS framework and coordinating with GNC, hardware, and mission ops teams.

You will review designs, mentor junior engineers, and engage in proposal work while supporting integration, test, and in-orbit operations across multiple subsystems.