Space Systems Software Engineer – Embedded C/C++, Linux

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support USSF by developing a next-generation satellite testbed environment. You will design flight-software-representative applications and ground station software within a hardware-in-the-loop setup to validate spacecraft behaviors.

You will work across the software lifecycle with a focus on high-reliability C, plus C++ and Python scripting for automation.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing software in C/C++.
• Experience with Python and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and configuration control.
• Experience with software testing and Agile methodologies (Scrum).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Desirable: NASA Core Flight System (cFS) experience.
• Experience with C2/telemetry systems, RTOS, and test harnesses.
• Knowledge of embedded protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP).
• Experience with Git, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys STK; hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement flight-software-representative applications and ground station software.
• Work in a hardware-in-the-loop test configuration simulating spacecraft functions.
• Contribute across the software lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop high-reliability C software; support scripting, test automation, and tooling in C++ and Python.
• Report progress and status to the software lead in an Agile environment focused on mission readiness.

Skills

C/C++ software development

Python programming

Linux environments

Agile methodologies

Software testing

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

MATLAB/Simulink

Ansys STK

NASA Core Flight System (cFS)

RTOS

UART

SPI

I2C

CAN

TCP/IP

Job description

Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support USSF by developing a next-generation satellite testbed environment. You will design flight-software-representative applications and ground station software within a hardware-in-the-loop setup to validate spacecraft behaviors.

You will work across the software lifecycle with a focus on high-reliability C, plus C++ and Python scripting for automation.