Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Space Missions

SpaceNews; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions LLC in Littleton, CO seeks a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for spacecraft avionics and mission systems.

You will own software modules throughout their lifecycle, from requirements to delivery, collaborating with systems, electrical, and test teams to ensure reliable flight and ground software for mission success. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in embedded software, proficiency in C/C++, RTOS like

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 10+ years of embedded software development experience (aerospace/defense preferred).
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; Python or MATLAB for analysis/testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test embedded software for spacecraft subsystems and testbeds.
• Translate requirements into software architectures, designs, and implementations.
• Develop device drivers, middleware, and real-time applications for avionics hardware.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded

Python/MATLAB for analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Agile execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

VxWorks

RTEMS

FreeRTOS

Git

JIRA

Confluence

CAN bus

SpaceWire

RS-422

Ethernet

MIL-STD-1553

Job description

Redwire Space Missions LLC in Littleton, CO seeks a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for spacecraft avionics and mission systems.

You will own software modules throughout their lifecycle, from requirements to delivery, collaborating with systems, electrical, and test teams to ensure reliable flight and ground software for mission success. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in embedded software, proficiency in C/C++, RTOS like