Spacecraft Software Engineer – Flight & Ground Systems

Chief Magazine, Inc.

Virginia

On-site

USD 167,000 - 220,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Chief Magazine, Inc. seeks a senior leader to guide full-lifecycle flight, ground test, and ground station software across embedded and application systems for spacecraft missions.

This executive role is based in Virginia and offers a highly competitive compensation package, reflecting the strategic impact on mission success. Ideal candidates will drive cross-functional collaboration across hardware and software teams, set architectural direction, and ensure rigorous validation across flight

Job description

Chief Magazine, Inc. seeks a senior leader to guide full-lifecycle flight, ground test, and ground station software across embedded and application systems for spacecraft missions.

This executive role is based in Virginia and offers a highly competitive compensation package, reflecting the strategic impact on mission success. Ideal candidates will drive cross-functional collaboration across hardware and software teams, set architectural direction, and ensure rigorous validation across flight

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