Software Chief Engineer
Core
Senior technical authority for software across Kepler's satellite programs, ensuring architectural coherence, verification rigor, and mission readiness for flight and ground systems.
Role type
Principal Software Architect / Chief Engineer
Builds
Flight software, GNC software, onboard autonomy, edge/orbital compute, ground software, and developer platforms for a commercial optical data relay constellation.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software architecture, cross-program reuse, verification rigor, security, technical decision making, risk assessment, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Experience with NASA NRP 7150.2 heritage, ECSS standards, Q-ST-80, KEDS
Technologies
KEDS, ECSS-E-ST-40, Q-ST-80, NASA NRP 7150.2
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across flight, GNC, and ground software; drive convergence toward a coherent, reusable software architecture; resolve cross-program technical disagreements; assess software technical readiness at major program milestones.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
