Senior Flight Software Engineer

Astroscale U.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our Denver, Colorado team.

You will design, develop, and test embedded software for spaceflight programs and contribute to on-orbit servicing capabilities that enable a sustainable space environment. The role requires 8+ years in embedded software, experience with RTOS, Python, Linux, Git, Docker, and strong communication skills. You will work with a cross-functional team to deliver high-assurance software in a demanding

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional embedded software experience.
• Experience with software/hardware integration.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems and schedulers.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, Linux, Git and Docker.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for spaceflight applications.
• Prototype software for HW-in-the-loop systems.
• Define performance requirements and interfaces; conduct trade studies.
• Collaborate with internal and external partner organizations.
• Support verification, validation, and test planning and execution.

Skills

Embedded C/C++/Rust

RTOS & schedulers

Software/hardware integration

CI/CD

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Docker

Git

Linux

Python

Bash

Job description

Astroscale U.S. is dedicated to the global Astroscale vision of ensuring the safe and sustainable development of space for future generations. Astroscale U.S. Inc. is a leading provider of on-orbit servicing solutions — including inspection, transportation, life extension, debris removal and refueling — for the U.S. government, partner governments and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Astroscale U.S. applies world-class rendezvous, proximity operations and docking capabilities, mission design, policy, and economics expertise to solve the complex challenges our customers face.

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join the team in our Denver, Colorado office. As part of the Flight Software team you will design, develop and test software components for our satellite mission programs and contribute to on-orbit servicing capabilities that will deliver our vision of a sustainable space environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software solutions for spaceflight applications across the full suite of Astroscale U.S.’s mission portfolio
• Rapidly prototype software to prove out design concepts and participate in development of hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Contribute to software system level definition and concept of operations development, including system and sub-system requirements, interface definition, functional analysis and trade studies as required.
• Collaborate with internal partner organizations and third-party organizations.
• Assess software and system issues to find solutions, including across software-hardware interfaces
• Assist with system level verification, validation, integration, and test planning and execution
• Embody a mindset of high-expectations, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience developing embedded C, C++ or Rust
• Professional experience with software/hardware integration
• Experience with real-time operating systems and schedulers
• Experience with Python, bash, Linux, Git and Docker
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• A strong desire to get your code in space!

If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an outstanding addition to our team, don’t worry about checking every single box—or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you’re excited about contributing to our work and think you’d thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.

Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.