Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
spacecraft avionics
RF communications
and command & telemetry subsystems
Job Details
deal Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
- Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
- Knowledge of RF and command & telemetry subsystems.
- Familiarity with serial and packet-based interfaces such as RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, SpaceWire, or Ethernet.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for integrated systems.
- Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
- Some limited travel required.
Desired Skills
- Master s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
- Experience with flight software development or integration for spacecraft communications systems.
- Experience with Python or MATLAB for scripting or analysis.
- Experience with software version control and issue tracking (Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence).
- Experience developing on real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, RTEMS, or FreeRTOS.
- Knowledge of encryption key management systems and secure key handling protocols.
- Experience with command and telemetry ground systems or mission operations software development.
- Familiarity with RF link analysis, modulation schemes, and bit error rate testing methods.
- Hands-on experience performing software integration and system-level verification in lab environments.
- Experience with encryption devices (e.g., KG-series or Type 1).
- Experience with CCSDS Space Link Extension (SLE) or equivalent ground communication systems.
- Knowledge of autonomy, FDIR, and fault management features related to communications subsystems.
- Experience developing or using digital twin or HIL environments for C&T; system validation.
- Experience leading small software teams or supporting integrated product teams
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