Real-Time Satellite Flight Software Engineer

Astro Digital Us, Inc.; Littleton (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Astro Digital seeks a Flight Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain spacecraft software controlling operations on satellites. You’ll develop robust, multi-threaded C++ software for Linux, integrate with hardware-in-the-loop environments, and support mission operations from Denver or San Jose areas with a hybrid work schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in flight software, with experience in ADCS, power, thermal, and communications subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in spacecraft flight software development.
• Strong understanding of real-time, multi-threaded systems and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with modern C++ (version 17 or later).
• Experience with spacecraft subsystems such as ADCS, power, thermal, and communications.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle, configuration management, and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work out of the Denver area or San Jose area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain flight software deployed on satellites for: Command and telemetry handling.
• Sensor and actuator interfacing for attitude determination and control.
• Power and thermal management.
• RF communications systems.
• Propulsion systems.
• Payload operations.
• Collaborate with other engineers to define software requirements and interfaces.
• Implement robust, efficient, object-oriented software in C++ for multi-threaded Linux applications.
• Perform integration and testing with hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Support mission operations and troubleshoot on-orbit anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with mission requirements.

Skills

Real-time systems

Multi-threading

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

C++17+

Linux

Job description

Astro Digital seeks a Flight Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain spacecraft software controlling operations on satellites. You’ll develop robust, multi-threaded C++ software for Linux, integrate with hardware-in-the-loop environments, and support mission operations from Denver or San Jose areas with a hybrid work schedule.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in flight software, with experience in ADCS, power, thermal, and communications subsystems.