Senior Software Engineer (Rust)

Spire

McLean (VA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off Policy

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Family Leave

Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Healthy snacks & beverages

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to develop software for satellite systems. You will enhance space-based payload execution, migrating legacy systems to a new Rust-based architecture. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, with a strong background in Rust and Python. This role requires a hybrid work model with in-office attendance three days a week. Competitive perks include generous time off and employee stock purchase options.

Qualifications

7+ years of professional software development experience.
Experience in production-grade software development using Rust.
Knowledge of Linux-based development.

Responsibilities

Develop services in Rust for hardware integration.
Migrate legacy Python systems to Rust architecture.
Collaborate with Platform Engineering for integration.

Skills

Rust experience

Python or similar high-level language

Linux-based development

Inter-process communication protocols (e.g., gRPC)

Effective communication with embedded software engineers

Tools

Rust

Python

Bash

Git

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer Linux Rust Satellite Systems gRPC

We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer with Rust experience to join our Sat OS team, which is responsible for developing the high-level operating system for our spacecraft. You will be instrumental in developing software for our satellite systems, enhancing our space-based payload execution and data collection capabilities. We need someone who is excited about the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and can thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick design-to-launch cycles.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

Develop services in Rust that interface with hardware integration layers using modern protocols.
Migrate legacy Python systems to a new Rust-based, distributed architecture.
Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems.
Collaborate with the Platform Engineering team for optimal software-hardware integration.
Create and maintain documentation for APIs and system architectures.
Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and tools.
Perform ground-based testing and in-orbit verification of new software services.
Implement observability solutions for satellite-side services.

Key Skills

7+ years of professional software development experience.
Experience in production-grade software development using Rust.
Proficiency in Python or a similar high-level language.
Knowledge of Linux-based development.
Experience with inter-process communication protocols (e.g., gRPC).
Ability to communicate effectively with embedded software engineers.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with safety-critical software systems.
Knowledge of version control systems (Git and GitHub).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with project management tools.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles.
Knowledge of telemetry and command systems.
Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems.

Tools and Technologies