Lead IPTL Software Engineer, Optical Systems
Core
Lead the Software Integrated Product Team (IPT) responsible for flight software and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) development for space-based EO/IR and optical payloads.
Role type
Lead IPT Software Engineer (Optical Systems)
Builds
Flight software and EGSE for space payload programs
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Optical Payloads
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Embedded software development, system design, debugging, integration, requirements allocation, full system lifecycle management, technical leadership, cost and schedule performance accountability, cross-functional team execution, Agile methods, security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Active U.S. security clearance, PMP certification, Agile/Scrum certification, RTOS platforms, simulators, embedded command and control, microcontrollers, telemetry systems, BSP development
Technologies
FPGA, FreeRTOS, Matlab, Python, TCP/IP
Responsibilities
Lead the Software IPT for flight and EGSE software development, provide technical/cost/schedule leadership, coordinate with Program Management and Systems Engineering, guide software planning and architecture, oversee payload command/telemetry and EGSE/test automation, manage technical risk and root cause analysis, support software verification across SIL/HIL/bench environments, develop and maintain Board Support Packages
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team accountability
