Spacecraft Software Engineer I (Embedded & Autonomy)

Katalyst; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Employee Stock Option program

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental

Job summary

Katalyst is hiring in the United States for a spacecraft software engineer who will contribute to flight, embedded, and mission software. You’ll work with Linux environments, C/C++, and Python across simulators, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, and ground systems, collaborating with many engineering teams to ensure mission success.

You will own software problems from design through deployment, participate in reviews, and support test campaigns and anomaly investigations, balancing hands‑on work with team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed or expected before start date in a technical field.
• Strong grounding in data structures, algorithms, OS, and embedded/real‑time software.
• Hands‑on software engineering experience from internships, projects, or work.
• Ability to break down complex software problems and validate with tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and operate spacecraft software including flight software and ground systems.
• Own well‑defined software engineering problems end‑to‑end with guidance from senior engineers.
• Work with flight/embedded software, Linux, C/C++, Python, simulators, and real spacecraft interfaces.
• Participate in reviews, integration, anomaly investigations, and mission‑readiness activities.
• Collaborate across GNC, electrical, mechanical, propulsion, and mission operations teams.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Computer architecture

Operating systems

Embedded software

Real‑time software

Networking

Software design

Controls/autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/SE/EE/Robotics

Tools

C/C++

Python

Linux

Telemetry tools

Job description

Katalyst is hiring in the United States for a spacecraft software engineer who will contribute to flight, embedded, and mission software. You’ll work with Linux environments, C/C++, and Python across simulators, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, and ground systems, collaborating with many engineering teams to ensure mission success.

You will own software problems from design through deployment, participate in reviews, and support test campaigns and anomaly investigations, balancing hands‑on work with team