Senior Flight Software Engineer — Spacecraft Reentry

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer in Playa Vista, California. You will impact the design and performance of reentry vehicles, owning software components throughout their lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing software for spacecraft systems, executing tests, and mentoring team members. Required qualifications include over 5 years of experience and proficiency in languages like Rust or C++ within a Linux environment. The annual salary ranges from $140,000 to $178,000, with opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in a systems level language like Rust, C++, or C.
• Experience working in a Linux development environment.

Responsibilities

• Own critical software components for a new vehicle, from initial concept through design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Write and test software for spacecraft, including drivers, networking, and fault management.
• Assist with the growth and development of the software organization.

Skills

Software development experience

Systems level language (Rust, C++, or C)

Linux development environment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Version control

CI/CD environments

Job description

Inversion is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer in Playa Vista, California. You will impact the design and performance of reentry vehicles, owning software components throughout their lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing software for spacecraft systems, executing tests, and mentoring team members. Required qualifications include over 5 years of experience and proficiency in languages like Rust or C++ within a Linux environment. The annual salary ranges from $140,000 to $178,000, with opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment.