Flight Software Engineer III
Core
Lead software development, integration, and testing for flight computers and GNC algorithms on autonomous spacecraft to secure space superiority.
Role type
Senior IC flight software engineer (space systems)
Builds
Flight software for on-board computers, processing units, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Low-level firmware architecture, device driver development, embedded RTOS (RTLinux, Azure RTOS), C/C++, Python, command scripting, simulator development
Preferred skills
Space application FSW experience, embedded Linux, microcontroller architecture, sensor fusion, robotics, team mentoring
Technologies
RTLinux, Azure RTOS, C, C++, Python, HITL, SITL
Responsibilities
Lead software development cycle for flight computers, integrate GNC algorithms, maintain Command Telemetry Database, lead command scripting, design subsystem simulators, develop device drivers, mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC