Senior Software Engineer - Flight Software

Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

On-site meals

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. in California seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop software for the flight computer and firmware for satellite control boards.

You will collaborate with avionics, Ground Control and telemetry teams, delivering complex C++ software for space-grade hardware with emphasis on reliability and incremental delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C.
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns.
• Experience with Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI).
• Good Communication and Written Skills.
• Passionate about Space Technology.
• Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites.
• Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite.
• Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews.
• Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry).
• Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle.
• Deliver complex projects through incremental development.
• Mentor junior engineers

Skills

C++

C

Software Design Patterns

TCP/IP

I2C

SPI

Communication

Space Technology

Job description

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe- large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world's best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Role

• Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites
• Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite
• Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
• Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry)
• Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle
• Deliver complex projects through incremental development
• Mentor junior engineers

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C
• Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
• Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
• Good Communication and Written Skills
• Passionate about Space Technology
• Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.

Bonus

• Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
• Experience with Python
• Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
• Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
• Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
• Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis's total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Base Salary $200,000 - $280,000 USD.

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.