Space Systems Software Engineer — Orbit & DSP Innovator

Rincon Research Corporation; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

ESOP participation

Disability insurance

Job summary

Rincon Research Corporation seeks an Advanced Software Engineer to contribute to an end-to-end space systems program—orbit determination, maneuver planning, and constellation management for US Government assets.

You will work across architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment, applying strong C/C++ and Linux skills, with Python scripting and cloud-native experiences to deliver robust software products.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
• Significant programming expertise with C and/or C++
• Significant experience with Linux
• Experience with Python, Shell Scripting, etc.
• Experience with Git or other revision control systems
• Knowledge of software design principles including industry best practices and design trends
• Ability to communicate software and algorithm design, complexity analysis, and performance metrics in written and oral reports
• Ability to quickly grasp and come up‑to‑speed with large software code bases
• Experience developing and deploying scientific applications in a cloud native environment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development.
• Primarily responsible for the design and development of software products for a variety of software applications.
• Participates in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of software products.
• Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.
• Works closely with cross‑functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
• Develops software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Stays current with latest technologies, tools and methodologies and proactively recommends and applies improvements to the full mission lifecycle

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Python

Shell scripting

Git

Cloud computing

DSP

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

CUDA

FPGA tooling

Job description

Rincon Research Corporation seeks an Advanced Software Engineer to contribute to an end-to-end space systems program—orbit determination, maneuver planning, and constellation management for US Government assets.

You will work across architecture, design, development, testing, and deployment, applying strong C/C++ and Linux skills, with Python scripting and cloud-native experiences to deliver robust software products.