Senior Flight Software Engineer II - Spacecraft Systems

CesiumAstro; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer II in Westminster, Colorado. The role involves developing, testing, and controlling spacecraft software, particularly for communications satellites. Candidates should have at least six years of experience in spacecraft software development and proficiency in C, C++, and Python. A strong understanding of space missions from conception to flight is essential. This position offers competitive salary ranging from $133,000 to $161,000 along with benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of industry experience in spacecraft software development.
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of software systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for mission systems including satellites.
• Review code and system designs.
• Support software quality assurance and optimize performance.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Communication protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)

Spacecraft failure analysis

Embedded software development

Fault detection and recovery

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software or Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Software or Computer Engineering

Doctorate in Software or Computer Engineering

Job description

CesiumAstro is looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer II in Westminster, Colorado. The role involves developing, testing, and controlling spacecraft software, particularly for communications satellites. Candidates should have at least six years of experience in spacecraft software development and proficiency in C, C++, and Python. A strong understanding of space missions from conception to flight is essential. This position offers competitive salary ranging from $133,000 to $161,000 along with benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.