Staff Flight Software Engineer - Satellite Mission Lead

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 158,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CesiumAstro, Inc. seeks a Staff Flight Software Engineer to own flight software and SIT testing for a new satellite system. You will guide architecture, requirements, implementation, code reviews, and verification across a small, senior team.

The role emphasizes developing Linux-based satellite OS, embedded applications, and coordinating with hardware and ground systems. A strong aerospace software background is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master, or PhD in Software or Computer Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8 years of industry experience in spacecraft software development; Master counts as two years.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software to build and integrate mission systems including satellites, ground stations, and mission operations centers.
• Design, develop, code, test, debug, and document system software.
• Review code and system designs; analyze code for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Integrate and validate new product designs; support software QA and optimize I/O performance.
• Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support; interface with hardware engineers.

Skills

C/C++/Python

Spacecraft software

Embedded software

Testing & verification

Multi-threaded programming

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Software or Computer Engineering

Tools

JPL F'

NASA cFS

Git

Job description

CesiumAstro, Inc. seeks a Staff Flight Software Engineer to own flight software and SIT testing for a new satellite system. You will guide architecture, requirements, implementation, code reviews, and verification across a small, senior team.

The role emphasizes developing Linux-based satellite OS, embedded applications, and coordinating with hardware and ground systems. A strong aerospace software background is essential for success.