Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Spacecraft Systems

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

Job summary

Redwire Space in Littleton, CO seeks a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics software. You will own modules end-to-end and collaborate with hardware and test teams for reliable flight and ground software.

Requirements include 10+ years in embedded software, proficiency in C/C++, RTOS experience, and familiarity with MIL-STD-1553/CAN/SpaceWire. Travel and security clearance may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of embedded software development in aerospace/defense preferred.
• Proficiency in C and 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.
• Implement algorithms for command and data handling, fault detection, and power management.

Skills

C/C++ embedded

RTOS experience

Device drivers

Debugging skills

Leadership mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Git version control

MIL-STD-1553, CAN, SpaceWire

Job description

Redwire Space in Littleton, CO seeks a Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead design, development, integration, and testing of spacecraft avionics software. You will own modules end-to-end and collaborate with hardware and test teams for reliable flight and ground software.

Requirements include 10+ years in embedded software, proficiency in C/C++, RTOS experience, and familiarity with MIL-STD-1553/CAN/SpaceWire. Travel and security clearance may be needed.