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Software Engineer III (Flight Software)

Centennial, CO, US💼 Full-time💰 $129,776–$129,776🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-09-26

Core

Designing, developing, and testing software applications for space systems and technologies, including mission management and payload control software.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (flight software)

Builds

Spacecraft flight software, mission management systems, and payload control software for satellites and spacecraft

Domain

Aerospace & Defense / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Object-Oriented Programming, TCP/UDP socket I/O, PUB/SUB messaging, Git, Linux, embedded programming, software architecture, code reviews, static analysis, automated build tools, SysML/UML, SITL/HITL testing

Preferred skills

CCSDS, C2MS, OMS, UCI standards, team leadership, netconf, board build up, performance optimization

Technologies

C++, Git, Linux, TCP/UDP, PUB/SUB, SysML, UML

Responsibilities

Design and architect complex software systems, write clean and maintainable code, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot software issues, mentor and guide other engineers, document software configurations and processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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