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Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Systems & Communications

Golden, CO, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,000.00 - 170,000.00 per year

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Skills

Microsoft Exchange
System Integration
Problem Solving
Embedded Software
Linux
Sensors
UART
SPI
I2C
Communication
Software Testing
Provisioning
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
C++
C
Python
Device Drivers
Interfaces
Routing
Multicast
Network
Wireshark
Messaging
Middleware
Debugging
Aerospace
QoS
Computer Networking
IPv6
NTP
PTP
Microcontrollers
STM
RTOS
Firmware
Embedded Linux
Real-time
Scheduling
CPU
Optimization
CMake
Continuous Integration
Testing
Robotics
Embedded Systems
Collaboration
Avionics
RF
Computer Hardware
Software Architecture
Insurance
Life Insurance
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Microsoft Exchange
System Integration
Problem Solving
Embedded Software
Linux
Sensors
UART
SPI
I2C
Communication
Software Testing
Provisioning
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
C++
C
Python
Device Drivers
Interfaces
Routing
Multicast
Network
Wireshark
Messaging
Middleware
Debugging
Aerospace
QoS
Computer Networking
IPv6
NTP
PTP
Microcontrollers
STM
RTOS
Firmware
Embedded Linux
Real-time
Scheduling
CPU
Optimization
CMake
Continuous Integration
Testing
Robotics
Embedded Systems
Collaboration
Avionics
RF
Computer Hardware
Software Architecture
Insurance
Life Insurance
Audiovisual
AV

Summary

Flight Software Engineer - Build the flight software, embedded platform, and communications infrastructure behind a new generation of distributed spacecraft systems.

Golden, Colorado | On-site

Opportunity Summary

This role sits at the intersection of embedded software, flight computing, communications, and avionics. You will help build the core software platform that runs the spacecraft while also supporting the networking and communication systems that allow multiple vehicles and ground systems to exchange data reliably. The work spans embedded Linux, low-level firmware, real-time software, networking, messaging middleware, RF interfaces, and hardware integration. It is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys working close to the hardware and solving problems across the full software stack.

About Us

We are a venture-backed space technology company developing advanced modular spacecraft systems designed to operate together in orbit. The team is small, highly technical, and progressing from development and demonstration toward operational systems. Engineers work closely across software, avionics, controls, RF, and hardware with meaningful ownership over systems that will ultimately fly in space.

Job Duties

Develop and maintain the core flight software platform used across spacecraft systems
Build embedded software frameworks and interfaces that connect vehicle subsystems
Develop hardware abstraction layers to support multiple compute and avionics configurations
Configure and maintain embedded and real-time Linux environments
Develop low-level firmware for sensors, actuators, and spacecraft hardware
Interface with hardware using UART, SPI, I2C, and other embedded protocols
Build deterministic and real-time software for hardware control
Own portions of the spacecraft communication and networking stack
Develop publish/subscribe messaging infrastructure and associated message schemas
Configure communication reliability and quality-of-service behavior
Implement IP networking, routing, multicast, addressing, and time synchronization
Support communication between distributed vehicles and ground systems
Develop software interfaces supporting RF and onboard communication hardware
Build and improve software testing, CI, provisioning, and deployment infrastructure
Integrate new compute boards and avionics hardware into the flight software environment
Troubleshoot issues spanning software, networking, RF, and hardware
Partner closely with avionics, controls, systems, and hardware engineers through integration and flight testing

Qualifications

Degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent technical experience
5+ years of relevant experience for senior-level consideration
Strong proficiency with C++ and/or C
Working knowledge of Python
Strong understanding of how software interacts with processors, memory, peripherals, and hardware
Experience developing and debugging embedded Linux systems
Familiarity with device drivers and low-level hardware interfaces
Experience with networking fundamentals including IP, routing, and multicast
Experience diagnosing network behavior using tools such as Wireshark
Experience with messaging or publish/subscribe middleware
Experience working with serialized data, interface definitions, or message schemas
Comfortable debugging complex issues across software and hardware

Preferred Experience

Experience with aerospace or robotics flight software frameworks such as F Prime
Experience with DDS platforms such as Fast DDS, RTI Connext, or Cyclone DDS
Familiarity with DDS quality-of-service configuration and tuning
Experience with dynamic or mesh networking protocols
Experience with IPv6
Familiarity with spacecraft telemetry and command standards such as CCSDS
Knowledge of NTP, PTP, or other precision time synchronization methods
Familiarity with RF communications or software-defined radios
Microcontroller development experience with STM32 or similar platforms
Experience with RTOS or bare-metal firmware
Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux build systems
Knowledge of real-time scheduling, CPU affinity, and latency optimization
Experience with CMake, embedded CI pipelines, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Previous experience with spacecraft, robotics, autonomous systems, or other distributed embedded platforms

Why Join Us

Own critical software spanning flight computing, embedded systems, and spacecraft communications
Work across software, avionics, RF, controls, and hardware rather than operating within a narrow software silo
Join a small engineering team where individual contributors have significant technical ownership
Help define the software architecture and development infrastructure as the company scales
Work directly on systems progressing toward flight and operational deployment
Equity participation through stock options
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Three weeks of paid vacation
Ten or more paid holidays annually

Compensation Details

$120,000 - $170,000

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