Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer

K2 Space Corporation

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Paid parental leave

Job summary

A cutting-edge space startup in Los Angeles seeks a Software Engineer to develop robust software for controlling advanced spacecraft systems. You'll collaborate on various software layers, from fault tolerance to telemetry systems. The role requires a strong background in Rust, C++, and experience in spacecraft software development. The base salary ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 plus equity. Join us in shaping the future of space exploration.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience in Rust, C/C++, Python, VHDL, SystemVerilog required.

Responsibilities

  • Create software architecture for real-time control of spacecraft.
  • Develop software applications for spacecraft subsystems.
  • Design and implement robust state machines.

Skills

Rust
C++
Python
VHDL
SystemVerilog

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a STEM discipline
5+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Job description

A cutting-edge space startup in Los Angeles seeks a Software Engineer to develop robust software for controlling advanced spacecraft systems. You'll collaborate on various software layers, from fault tolerance to telemetry systems. The role requires a strong background in Rust, C++, and experience in spacecraft software development. The base salary ranges from $160,000 to $200,000 plus equity. Join us in shaping the future of space exploration.
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