Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Spacecraft Systems

Redwire Space NV; 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, and test embedded software for spacecraft avionics and mission systems.

You will own software modules from requirements to delivery and work with systems, electrical, and test teams to ensure reliable flight and ground software for mission success. The role emphasizes ownership of software modules, collaboration across disciplines, and adherence to aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded software experience in aerospace/defense.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; Python or MATLAB for analysis.
• Experience with RTOS (VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS or similar).
• Familiarity with spacecraft interfaces/protocols (MIL-STD-1553, CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422, Ethernet).
• Experience developing device drivers and low-level hardware/software integration.
• Experience with Git/SVN and JIRA/Confluence; agile teamwork.
• Ability to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software for mission-critical spacecraft subsystems and testbeds.
• Translate system and subsystem requirements into software architectures, designs, and implementations.
• Implement algorithms for command and data handling (C&DH), fault detection, power control and distribution, and communications.
• Develop device drivers, middleware, and real-time applications for spacecraft avionics hardware.
• Perform unit, integration, and system-level software testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
• Support software verification and validation campaigns, including formal reviews and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define interfaces and ensure correct hardware/software integration.
• Support anomaly investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for software-related issues.
• Develop documentation including requirements, design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace software quality standards and configuration management processes.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

RTOS experience

Systems engineering

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS or related

Tools

Git

SVN

JIRA

Confluence

VxWorks

RTEMS

FreeRTOS

SpaceWire

MIL-STD-1553

CAN

RS-422

Ethernet

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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

You will own software modules from requirements to delivery and work with systems, electrical, and test teams to ensure reliable flight and ground software for mission success. The role emphasizes ownership of software modules, collaboration across disciplines, and adherence to aerospace standards.