Spaceflight Software Engineer — Real-Time & Flight Systems

Cowboy Space; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cowboy Space in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to develop systems for spacecraft control and mission operations. This is a highly collaborative role involving low-level systems and high-level services, requiring close cooperation with hardware teams.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of production software experience and strong skills in C++, Python, or Rust. Compensation includes a salary range of $100,000 – $200,000 annually along with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building production software systems.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or Rust.
• Experience working close to hardware, distributed systems, or real-time systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain software for spacecraft systems.
• Develop flight software that interfaces directly with hardware.
• Build simulation and testing frameworks to validate system behavior.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Distributed systems

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

Cowboy Space in San Carlos, CA is seeking a Software Engineer to develop systems for spacecraft control and mission operations. This is a highly collaborative role involving low-level systems and high-level services, requiring close cooperation with hardware teams.

The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of production software experience and strong skills in C++, Python, or Rust. Compensation includes a salary range of $100,000 – $200,000 annually along with equity and comprehensive benefits.