Senior Embedded Flight Software Architect

Axiom Space Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial space firm is seeking a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer in Houston, Texas. This role involves developing and maintaining firmware for spacecraft systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and working with embedded platforms and real-time operating systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, alongside 4-9 years of experience in embedded software. Strong proficiency in C and C++, as well as debugging tools, is essential. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 4 to 9 years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, or flight software development.
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes).
• Strong understanding of real-time constraints and safe design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain firmware for spacecraft subsystems and avionics.
• Design and develop communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C.
• Support environmental testing and pre-flight validation.

Skills

C and C++

RTOS

Communication peripherals

Debugging tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Git

VxWorks

Job description

A commercial space firm is seeking a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer in Houston, Texas. This role involves developing and maintaining firmware for spacecraft systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and working with embedded platforms and real-time operating systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, alongside 4-9 years of experience in embedded software. Strong proficiency in C and C++, as well as debugging tools, is essential. U.S. citizenship is required.