Flight Software Engineer

Overview

On Site
$120000-$175000 per year
Full Time

Skills

C++
Software engineering
Real-time
Operating systems
Software architecture
System requirements
Functional analysis
Software development
Recruiting
Design
Satellite
Operations
Computer hardware
C
Agile
Linux
FPGA
Debugging
Management
Collaboration
Interfaces
Insurance
Transportation
Science
Innovation
Network
Embedded systems
Law
Interviewing

Job Details

Actalent is currently hiring a Flight Software Engineer for a company located in Denver, Colorado. This will be a hybrid work schedule. In this role you will design and develop software solutions for our satellite mission programs. As part of our software engineering team, you will develop on-orbit servicing solutions that will deliver our vision of a sustainable space environment.
Job Description:
  • Design, develop, and test flight software solutions for real-time operating systems to address needs across a full satellite mission and lifecycle.
  • Develop within a flight software architecture supporting modular scalable flight solutions for Astroscale's missions.
  • Contribute to software system level definition and concept of operations development, including: system and sub-system requirements, interface definition, functional analysis and trade studies as required.
  • Rapidly prototype software to prove out design concepts and participate in development of computer-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop systems.

Skills:
c, c++, programming, agile, software engineering, linux, software development, fpga, vhdl, coding, satellite, troubleshooting, debugging software
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
  • Oversee / supervise the work of other members of the software team.
  • Collaborate with the program engineering team (hardware, control, and system engineers) and third-party organizations.
  • Assess software and system issues to find solutions, including across software to hardware interfaces.
  • Troubleshoot code level problems quickly and efficiently.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may
depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits aresubject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or programterms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k)/Roth
  • Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life &
  • AD&D)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS
  • & DCFSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.