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Aerospace Flight Software Development Lead

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Skills

Aerospace
Technical Direction
Software Architecture
Software Design
OOD
Python
IT Management
Collaboration
Interfaces
Level Design
Real-time
Linux
Operating Systems
Software Development
Git
JIRA
Bitbucket
Communication
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
C++
Quick Learner
Insurance
Dynamics
Testing
SAP BASIS

Summary

At Relative Dynamics we value knowledge as a process rather than knowledge as an answer. Founded in 2011 our goal is to define the new space era by continuously pushing the boundaries of engineering models services and technology development. Visit us at ;/strong>

Relative Dynamics Inc. has an exciting opportunity for an Aerospace Flight Software Development Lead. You will help develop, test, and integrate flight software while also supporting architecture-level discussions, system-level coordination, and technical direction for mission software efforts. This is a hands-on development role that includes active coding but also requires the ability to help drive design decisions, coordinate interfaces, and advocate for the mission's technical needs across engineering teams.

What You'll Get to Do:

Develop, test, and integrate flight software as a key member of the Flight Software Team

Design, implementation, and maintenance of high reliability C++ software

Actively contribute code while helping guide software architecture and technical execution

Support architecture-level discussions, interface definition, and system-level coordination

Help scope technical work and ensure the mission has a functioning software design

Identify and communicate technical risks, integration issues, and design concerns

Support various vehicle testing and operation events, including on-orbit operations

What You'll Need:

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Sciences, or a related field

10+ years' experience in a flight software engineering position, or similar

Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Design, C++ programming language and Python

Demonstrated ability to contribute hands-on code while supporting technical leadership, architecture, and coordination activities

Experience leading technical discussions, coordinating software interfaces, and supporting system-level design

Familiarity with real-time operating systems, software, and the Linux operating system

Familiarity with software development tools such as Git, Jira and Bitbucket

Ability to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired

Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Sciences, or a related field

Understanding of data path pipelines, state machines, and arithmetic operation

12+ years' experience in flight software engineering or related position

Experience deploying and using CI/CD pipelines for C++ software

Who You Are:

A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

A senior technical contributor who can balance hands-on development with broader architecture and mission needs

A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge

A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts

Accept assignments with open cooperative positive and team-oriented attitudes

Able to plan and execute plans across teams

Effective communicator both written and verbal

What You'll Enjoy:

Competitive wage and benefits package

Medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Great 401k with company match

Employee referral program

Community involvement investing and giving back to the community

Relative Dynamics conducts a comprehensive background check that includes drug testing. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
Dice Id: 80183903
Position Id: 5c562b08a64dbe7d663fc6f9284993bd
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