Staff Flight Software Architect – Hypersonic Systems

Inversionspace; California (MO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversionspace, located in California, is seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to architect and maintain critical flight software for hypersonic reentry vehicles. You will be responsible for solving complex challenges and leading engineering efforts.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in embedded systems and a strong background in C++ within a Linux environment. This role requires collaboration across teams and offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Typically 9+ years of experience developing embedded, real-time, or safety-critical software.
• Expertise in C/C++/Rust programming.
• Proven experience with flight software or autonomous software.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain high-reliability flight software.
• Lead the integration of guidance and control algorithms into flight software.
• Mentor software engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Embedded programming

C++

Real-time software development

Fault-tolerant software design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Linux environment

GNC algorithms

CI/CD systems

Job description

Inversionspace, located in California, is seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to architect and maintain critical flight software for hypersonic reentry vehicles. You will be responsible for solving complex challenges and leading engineering efforts.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in embedded systems and a strong background in C++ within a Linux environment. This role requires collaboration across teams and offers competitive compensation based on experience.