Senior Spacecraft Software Architect & Systems Lead

Praxy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer III to lead the development of spacecraft software architectures, mission operations capabilities, and system-level engineering solutions for Ranger spacecraft. You will bridge software and systems engineering across the full lifecycle, from concept through integration and on-orbit operations.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and collaborate with flight software, ground software, autonomy, GNC, and mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace, Systems, CS, EE, or related field.
• 8+ years in engineering with aerospace/defense or high-reliability systems.
• Experience developing Flight Software (FSW) and spacecraft software architectures.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical efforts across software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of spacecraft software and system-level solutions.
• Define and manage interfaces between FSW, GSW, mission ops systems and hardware.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure software integration and mission execution.
• Mentor engineers and promote systems engineering best practices.

Skills

Software development

Systems engineering

Flight Software (FSW)

Distributed software

Interface management

Requirements development

Technical communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in related technical field

Job description

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Software Systems Engineer III to lead the development of spacecraft software architectures, mission operations capabilities, and system-level engineering solutions for Ranger spacecraft. You will bridge software and systems engineering across the full lifecycle, from concept through integration and on-orbit operations.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and collaborate with flight software, ground software, autonomy, GNC, and mission