Overview
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Job Details
Service Point has a customer seeking an Sr. Burst Capacity Software Engineer for a 6 month hybrid opportunity based in Long Beach CA. Individual will need to be onsite 2-3 days per week to support a Burst Capacity Software Engineering Resource must meet a very high bar technically and operationally. These engineers are brought in during surges in development or mission-critical timelines. Candidates must be technically elite, adaptable, and ready to contribute immediately in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
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1. Core Software Engineering Skills
Proficiency in systems-level programming languages:
o C/C++ for embedded and high-performance systems
o Rust for memory-safe, concurrency-safe development
o Python or Go for scripting, automation, and backend tasks
Strong understanding of:
o Real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded platforms
o Multithreading, concurrency models, and synchronization
o Low-level hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
2. Aerospace & Space Systems Software Experience
Software development experience in:
o Spacecraft avionics and onboard systems
o Flight software (FSW) and ground control interfaces
o Command/telemetry protocols like CCSDS, CANOpen, or custom IPC
Familiarity with:
o Radiation-hardened environments and limited onboard compute
o Deterministic software behavior under critical timing constraints
3. Simulation, Modeling & Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
Experience working with:
o HIL and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing systems
o Digital twin or spacecraft emulator environments
o Tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, NASA Trick, Gazebo, or GMAT
4. DevOps & CI/CD in Flight-Critical Systems
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and version control systems:
o Git, Docker, Kubernetes (primarily for ground-side ops)
o Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bazel, or equivalent
Knowledge of automated testing and static analysis tools:
o Cppcheck, Clang-Tidy, Coverity, VectorCAST
5. System Architecture and Scalability
Experience designing distributed systems for spacecraft-ground data flow
Knowledge of networking, telemetry packetization, and IPC frameworks
Ability to optimize software for memory, CPU, and bandwidth constraints
6. Cybersecurity & Space-Grade Hardening
Understanding of:
o Embedded security best practices
o Encryption, secure boot, firmware validation
o Fault tolerance in space-grade systems
7. Toolchains and Standards
Familiarity with:
o GNU toolchain (gcc, gdb) and cross-compilation environments
o Aerospace and safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, NASA software guidelines)
o Tools like Git, JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, VS Code, CLion
8. Soft Skills and Operational Agility
Quick ramp-up time and ability to work under pressure
Strong code ownership, rapid prototyping, and iteration mindset
Clear documentation practices for knowledge transfer to permanent staff
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