Senior Flight Software Engineer, Spacecraft Systems

Woven; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

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Job summary

CesiumAstro seeks a Staff Flight Software Engineer to develop satellite flight software and run software-in-the-loop tests from design through validation. You will build architectures, define requirements, review code, and mentor a team of spacecraft engineers for a new satellite system.

The role involves working on Linux-based satellite OS, embedded products, and collaboration with senior engineers to deliver robust mission software for space platforms.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Software or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8+ years in spacecraft software development; Master’s may count as 2 years.
• Hands-on development and debugging of software/hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for mission systems including satellites and ground stations.
• Develop, test, debug, and document system software.
• Review code and system designs; analyze for efficiency and scalability.
• Interface with hardware design engineers; provide post-production/in-orbit support.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded software

Space missions

Multi-threading

TCP/IP/UDP

Open-source integration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Software or Computer Engineering

Tools

JPL F’/NASA cFS

Job description

CesiumAstro seeks a Staff Flight Software Engineer to develop satellite flight software and run software-in-the-loop tests from design through validation. You will build architectures, define requirements, review code, and mentor a team of spacecraft engineers for a new satellite system.

The role involves working on Linux-based satellite OS, embedded products, and collaboration with senior engineers to deliver robust mission software for space platforms.