Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Space Flight (Hybrid)

Moog Inc; Arvada (CO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Relocation assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Moog is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses and related systems. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and work across VxWorks and Linux targets in an agile environment.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, embedded systems experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Hybrid work in Arvada, CO is available along with a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ professional software development experience, including embedded systems.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in C/C++ or similar embedded languages.
• Proficiency in Python for tools, test automation, or scripting.
• Experience with VxWorks (Wind River), Greenhills or equivalent RTOS.
• Experience developing for and debugging on Linux hosts and targets.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses, OMVs, and other space vehicles using C/C++ and Python.
• Act as a technical lead on projects: drive architecture and design decisions, define software interfaces, and lead design reviews.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, helping grow team capability and best practices.
• Develop and maintain software running on VxWorks and Linux targets; work across different toolchains and cross-compilation environments.
• Build and maintain software simulators and automated test frameworks for system integration and regression testing.
• Perform and document unit, integration, and system-level testing; support CI and test automation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and debug software in close integration with spacecraft hardware and system engineering teams.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on software requirements, specifications, and code.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary subject-matter experts in an Agile environment.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded software

Real-time concepts

Leadership

System architecture

Agile teamwork

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

VxWorks (Wind River)

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Cross-compilation toolchains

Job description

Moog is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses and related systems. You will lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and work across VxWorks and Linux targets in an agile environment.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, embedded systems experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Hybrid work in Arvada, CO is available along with a comprehensive rewards package.