Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer II: Flight Software

Alumni Founders; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Alumni Founders in El Segundo, CA is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to develop and own reliable firmware and flight software for spacecraft, satellites, and reentry capsules. You will manage the full development lifecycle from requirements to testing and flight operations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in safety-critical spacecraft or embedded software, strong C++, RTOS experience, and real-time systems expertise.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in safety-critical spacecraft or embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C++ and experience with real-time embedded hardware/software systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own reliable firmware and flight software for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle from requirements capture and design to testing and flight operational support.

Skills

C++

RTOS

Embedded Software

Flight Software

Safety Critical Software

Python

Rust

Linux

Data Structures

Computer Networking

Software Verification & Validation

Computer Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Alumni Founders in El Segundo, CA is seeking a skilled embedded software engineer to develop and own reliable firmware and flight software for spacecraft, satellites, and reentry capsules. You will manage the full development lifecycle from requirements to testing and flight operations.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in safety-critical spacecraft or embedded software, strong C++, RTOS experience, and real-time systems expertise.