Space Robotics Architect

SoftServe; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftServe is seeking a Space Robotics Software Architect to design end-to-end software for flight and ground systems, spanning satellites, robotic arms, and autonomous spacecraft. You will drive architecture decisions from requirements to space-qualified launches and interact with executive clients.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build real-time embedded solutions, validate with HITL, and guide pre-sales through technical workshops and architecture presentations with C-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing and developing flight and ground software for production systems.
• Experience implementing real-time software on spacecraft or autonomous platforms.
• Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols such as CCSDS, CAN, or SpaceWire.

Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end software architecture for space robotics systems across flight, ground, and simulation environments.
• Develop production-ready and prototype solutions for space platforms including mobile robots and autonomous spacecraft.
• Define verification, validation, and integration strategies for flight software in safety-critical environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to translate mission requirements into robust embedded software architectures.
• Build and validate high-fidelity simulations using Isaac Sim, NVIDIA Omniverse, Gazebo, or MATLAB to support development and testing workflows.
• Implement and oversee Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing at component, functional, and system levels to accelerate delivery.
• Research trends in space robotics and apply modern approaches to navigation, sensing, autonomy, and decision-making.
• Lead pre-sales activities including technical workshops, architecture presentations, and C-level client engagements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded Linux

Real-time software

Spacecraft protocols

Tools

Isaac Sim

NVIDIA Omniverse

Gazebo

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

In this role, you will architect and deliver software systems for space robotics - spanning satellites, spacecraft, robotic arms, and drones - for clients operating at the frontier of the space industry. You will shape technical strategy from early requirements through space-qualified product launch, engage clients at the executive level, and drive innovation across both flight and ground systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and own end-to-end software architecture for space robotics systems, covering flight software, ground systems, and simulation environments
• Develop production-ready and prototype solutions for diverse space platforms including mobile robots, robotic arms, and autonomous spacecraft
• Define verification, validation, and integration strategies for flight software, ensuring reliability in safety-critical and space-qualified environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and clients to translate mission requirements into robust, real-time embedded software architectures
• Build and validate high-fidelity simulations using tools such as Isaac Sim, NVIDIA Omniverse, or MATLAB to support development and testing workflows
• Implement and oversee Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testing at component, functional, and system levels to accelerate delivery and reduce mission risk
• Research emerging trends in space robotics - navigation, sensing, autonomy, and decision-making - and apply modern approaches to active engagements
• Lead pre-sales activities including technical workshops, architecture presentations, and C-level client engagements

REQUIREMENTS

• Hands-on experience designing and developing application software for flight and ground systems, including satellite or spacecraft software delivered to production
• Strong command of C/C++ and Python for embedded Linux systems, with experience implementing real-time software solutions on spacecraft or autonomous platforms
• Solid experience with verification, validation, and integration of flight software across the full development lifecycle - from requirements through space-qualified launch
• Experience with robotics simulation tools such as Isaac Sim, NVIDIA Omniverse, Gazebo, or equivalent platforms; familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink in an aerospace context
• Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols and standards such as CCSDS, CAN, or SpaceWire
• Experience with autonomous systems software - spacecraft and satellites preferred; UAVs or self-driving systems also considered
• Proven ability to design software architectures and implement efficient algorithms for complex, resource-constrained embedded environments
• Strong analytical and mathematical foundation, with sharp attention to detail and a problem-solving approach to ambiguous, high-stakes challenges
• Fluent English communication skills, with the ability to lead technical workshops, deliver architecture presentations, and engage senior client stakeholders

This posting includes an anticipated salary range that SoftServe expects to offer for this position. The range provided reflects the base salary only. Final compensation within this range will be determined based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, budget, and market conditions.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $130,00.00 – $220,000.00 annually, in line with our internal compensation framework and budget allocation for the role. Most candidates are offered a salary within this disclosed range. If the role is eligible for a variable pay plan, this would be considered separately and may provide additional earnings beyond the base salary range reflected here.

Please note, the information provided in this posting is a general summary and may not include all compensation elements or benefits associated with the position.