Senior Flight Software Engineer - Spacecraft On-Orbit

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. 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