As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be involved across the full software stack, working on everything from flight application software and GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) integration to embedded systems and ground software. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team— including hardware, avionics, and mission operations experts—to build efficient and scalable systems for flight and ground operations. This position involves hands-on development from architecture and prototyping through to flight testing and mission support.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in spacecraft software engineering or similar, using C++ or comparable languages.
• Ability to work on-site at the designated location in Southern California

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mission-critical software for orbital operations.
• Collaborate with various subsystems (GNC, Power, Propulsion, Thermal) to support implementation and software integration.
• Develop software for embedded systems, using C/C++ on bare-metal, RTOS, or Linux platforms.
• Create low-level driver software to interface with onboard sensors and actuators.
• Own the complete software lifecycle: design, implementation, testing, and integration.
• Conduct software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing for system validation.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Experience developing safety-critical or aerospace-grade software.
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.
• Prior work integrating GNC algorithms into flight software.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and experience across multiple languages.
• Familiarity with serial communication protocols (UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, Ethernet TCP/UDP)
• Hands-on experience with lab hardware: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, digital multimeters.
• Familiarity with modern development tools such as Docker, Git, CMake, and GNU utilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.