Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer (RTOS, C++)

Orchard LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Orchard LLC seeks a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer to support a leading aerospace client. You will design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software for spacecraft flight systems, with emphasis on RTOS, C++, and rigorous verification.

The role requires extensive embedded software experience and system‑level thinking. Based in Palo Alto or Houston, the position offers a challenging path in next‑generation space programs with a strong engineering culture and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional embedded software experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills for flight software.
• Experience with RTOS and real‑time systems.
• Knowledge of software verification and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software for RTOS in spacecraft applications.
• Document and maintain software architectures, requirements, and interfaces.
• Develop and execute software verification plans and tests.
• Analyze test results to ensure functionality and performance.
• Manage embedded software across the full lifecycle from design to maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Embedded C++

RTOS

Software architecture

SDLC

Version control

Agile

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field

Tools

Jira

Jama

Git

Unit testing frameworks

Job description

Orchard LLC seeks a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer to support a leading aerospace client. You will design, develop, integrate, and verify embedded software for spacecraft flight systems, with emphasis on RTOS, C++, and rigorous verification.

The role requires extensive embedded software experience and system‑level thinking. Based in Palo Alto or Houston, the position offers a challenging path in next‑generation space programs with a strong engineering culture and comprehensive benefits.