Software Engineer (Engineer, Software)

SpaceNews; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC is hiring a Software Engineer at our Littleton, CO facility to help design, test, and integrate simulation and test software used to validate flight software, GN&C algorithms, and satellite operation. You will build a digital twin and flat sat with the flight software team and other engineering groups.

The role requires C++ and Python, real-time systems experience, and familiarity with avionics interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or computer science field.
• Proficient in C++ and Python with real-time systems experience.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop and digital twins.
• Familiarity with avionics interfaces and space systems is a plus.
• Experience with version control and issue tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and configure simulation and test software for validating flight software and GN&C.
• Translate system requirements for digital twins and flat sats into software designs.
• Create component emulators to validate flight software modules and run day-in-the-life tests.
• Implement test software for AI&T operations on the spacecraft.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering to design a flat sat.
• Perform unit, integration, and system-level tests including hardware-in-the-loop.
• Document progress, software design, and testing processes.
• Adhere to safety protocols while operating test benches.
• Troubleshoot issues with simulation and test software.
• Apply software development best practices and version control.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and configuration management.
• Collaborate with systems, avionics, and mission operations.

Skills

C++

Python

Real-time systems

Object Oriented development

Agile development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (EE/CS/CE) or related field

Tools

Git

SVN

JIRA

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Maven

CMake

Linux

Job description

Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space.

Summary

Redwire Space Missions, LLC has a current opportunity for a Software Engineer located at our facility in Littleton, CO. In this position, you will assist with the design, testing and integration of simulation and test software that will be used to validate flight software, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) algorithms, and general operation of a satellite system. This role includes working with full software systems for modeling and simulation and performing integration with other software systems and hardware-in-the-loop. You will work closely with the flight software team, systems engineering, and electrical engineering to assemble a digital twin and flat sat for the mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and configure simulation and test software to meet requirements for validating flight software, GN&C algorithms, and general satellite operation
• Translate system requirements for digital twins and flat sats into software architectures, designs, and implementations.
• Create component emulators which will be used to validate flight software modules and execute mission day in the life tests
• Implement or adapt test software to execute full verification and validation tests on the spacecraft during assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) operations
• Work with electrical engineering to design a flat sat which is an accurate representation of the spacecraft.
• Perform unit, integration, and system-level software testing, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.
• Document project progress, software design, implementation, and testing processes
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures while working with the test bench unit
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues with simulation and test software systems
• Use software development best practices and version control procedures
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and configuration management processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, avionics, and mission operations

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Proficiency with Linux and shell scripting
• Experience working with real time systems
• Familiarity with spacecraft avionics interfaces and protocols (e.g., MIL-STD-1553, CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422, Ethernet).
• Experience with Object Oriented software development
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN) and issue tracking tools (JIRA)
• Occasional travel required
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Maven and CMake for dependency management and builds
• Experience working with hardware-in-the-loop, including mission critical hardware
• Experience with modeling and simulation
• Familiarity with basic aerospace principles and satellite design
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience with containers (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and microservices
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Pay Range

$95,000 – $135,000

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)

Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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