Senior Embedded Systems Engineer — Spaceflight Software Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Job summary

Moog in Arvada, CO is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses and related space vehicles. You will lead architectural decisions, define software interfaces, and mentor engineers in an Agile environment.

The role requires 5+ years in embedded software with C/C++ and Python, experience with VxWorks or similar RTOS, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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.
• Demonstrated experience programming in C/C++ or similar embedded languages.
• Proficiency in Python for tools, test automation, or scripting.
• Experience with VxWorks (Wind River), Greenhills or equivalent real-time OS; strong familiarity with real-time concepts and deterministic scheduling.
• Experience developing for and debugging on Linux hosts and targets.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, OS fundamentals, networking protocols, and inter-process communication.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor teammates; strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 continuous integration 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 (hardware, avionics, guidance/navigation/control, systems) in an Agile environment.
• Move between programs as priorities require.

Skills

C/C++

Python

VxWorks

Linux

Real-time OS

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Moog in Arvada, CO is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses and related space vehicles. You will lead architectural decisions, define software interfaces, and mentor engineers in an Agile environment.

The role requires 5+ years in embedded software with C/C++ and Python, experience with VxWorks or similar RTOS, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.