CareerPlan

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

USAFull-time$169k2026-10-12 → 2026-11-09
On-siteU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Develop reliable firmware for spacecraft, satellite buses, and reentry capsules across entire missions.

Role type

Senior IC embedded software engineer (aerospace)

Builds

Flight software systems for spacecraft and satellites

Domain

Aerospace / Embedded Systems

Required skills

C++, real-time embedded systems, safety-critical software, computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, computer networking

Preferred skills

Python, Rust, aerospace applications

Technologies

C++, RTOS, Linux

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and integrate firmware for spacecraft and satellite buses; scope projects and capture requirements; perform initial design trades for open-ended problems; provide flight operational support

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC