Senior Space Firmware Engineer
Core
Develop reliable firmware to control spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operations in orbit, ensuring system quality and performance through the entire mission lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC embedded firmware engineer (spacecraft)
Builds
Flight software for W-Series vehicles, satellite buses, and reentry capsules
Domain
Aerospace / Space infrastructure / Embedded systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, real-time embedded systems, RTOS, Linux, bare metal programming, software design, testing, integration, requirements capture, V&V
Preferred skills
Python, Rust, safety-critical software, aerospace applications, computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, computer networking
Responsibilities
Develop reliable firmware for spacecraft operations; own software development lifecycle from design to integration; scope projects and perform initial design trades; write structured embedded software; ensure system quality via V&V techniques
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC