Software Chief Engineer
Core
Senior technical authority ensuring the integrity, coherence, and standard of flight and ground software across multiple satellite programs.
Role type
Senior IC software chief engineer (space systems)
Builds
Flight software, ground software, onboard autonomy, and developer platforms for optical data relay satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Embedded Software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture, cross-program technical leadership, verification rigor, security engineering, risk management, technical decision making, mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience with NASA NRP 7150.2 heritage, ECSS standards, KEDS documentation
Technologies
Flight software, GNC software, onboard autonomy, edge/orbital compute, CI/CD
Responsibilities
Establish software technical direction, vision, and roadmap; Chair architecture reviews and trade studies; Resolve cross-program technical disagreements; Lead deep technical reviews on timing, real-time behavior, and fault management; Mentor software leads and architects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight