Principal Space Software Engineer — Avionics & FPGA Systems

Argotec S.r.l.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 100% match up to 8%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Argotec S.r.l. in Melbourne, Florida, seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead space computing software efforts. You will report to the CTO and collaborate with Argotec’s global design teams, shaping avionics software for innovative missions.

This senior role emphasizes independent work within a strong engineering culture, focusing on OBCs, PC/DU integration, and FPGA-oriented design while aligning with space standards and testing protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Science, Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Typically 14+ years engineering or relevant experience; exceptions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Support proposals for avionics and electrical systems.
• Assess system performance, design trades, evaluate effectiveness.
• Review electrical schematics, layouts, and manufacturing specs.
• Define board-level hardware architectures and EEE parts selection.
• Define and execute avionics testing; develop subsystem specs.
• Validate subsystems via analysis and simulations.
• Collaborate with Argotec’s multi-functional teams.

Skills

Team player

Multidisciplinary design

Space systems

Analog electronics

Digital electronics

Power electronics

PCB layout

FPGA design

EMC/EMI design

Embedded MCUs/MPUs

KPI tracking

Altium Designer

RF devices

Lab instruments

Embedded programming

Project scheduling

Education

BS in Science/Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Altium Designer

RF test equipment

Job description

Argotec S.r.l. in Melbourne, Florida, seeks a Principal Software Engineer to lead space computing software efforts. You will report to the CTO and collaborate with Argotec’s global design teams, shaping avionics software for innovative missions.

This senior role emphasizes independent work within a strong engineering culture, focusing on OBCs, PC/DU integration, and FPGA-oriented design while aligning with space standards and testing protocols.