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Software roles in the space industry run from flight software on radiation-tolerant processors to ground segment, simulation and mission operations tooling. Expect C and C++ close to the vehicle, Rust in newer flight stacks, and Python and Go across ground systems, with real hardware in the loop from day one.

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Application Software Engineer, Flight Software Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareOwn full-stack software systems that power SpaceX's launch operations and Starlink constellation. You'll design and build mission-critical applications used across the company, from rapid Starship manufacturing…$125,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

Flight Software Architect Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareYou will define and evolve the flight software architecture for our spacecraft, ensuring it meets mission requirements, safety objectives, and scalability needs. Working across Flight Software, Systems…On site

Staff Engineer, Flight Software Verified today

BlackSky · Seattle, WA · SoftwareOwn flight software design and development for BlackSky's satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems. You'll lead cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical software features, drive technical…$155,000 to $180,000 per yearHybrid

Senior DBF Firmware Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Kraków, Poland · SoftwareYou will develop ROM code and runtime firmware for Digital Beamforming ASICs powering TeraWave, Blue Origin's satellite communications network. Work with hardware and systems engineers to deliver beam pointing…On site

Senior DBF Firmware Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Kraków, Poland · SoftwareYou will develop ROM code and runtime firmware for Digital Beamforming (DBF) ASICs in Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications system. Working with hardware and systems engineers, you'll own beam…On site

Senior Embedded / Security / Boot Firmware Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Kraków, Poland · SoftwareYou will develop ROM code, bootloaders, and runtime firmware for secure enclaves in Blue Origin's TeraWave satellite communications ASICs. Working across silicon, security, and systems teams, you'll design…On site

Senior Embedded / Security / Boot Firmware Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Kraków, Poland · SoftwareYou will develop ROM code, bootloaders, and runtime firmware for secure enclaves in Blue Origin's TeraWave custom ASICs. Working with silicon and security teams, you'll build the foundational firmware for…On site

FSW Technician I, Second Shift Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou will run friction stir welding equipment, prep and post-weld blend Terran R primary structures, perform precision inspection, and assist in lift operations. Work second shift (3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.) on the…On site

Associate Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

AnySignal · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou'll own embedded C++ development for mission-critical RF radio systems on Linux platforms, collaborating with hardware and FPGA engineers on real space and defense products. Work on hardware bring-up, RF…$110,000 to $145,000 per yearOn site

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Mission Control & Ground Segment) Verified today

ReOrbit · Bengaluru, India · SoftwareYou will own ReOrbit's Azure cloud platform architecture, automation and reliability for our Mission Control and Ground Segment systems. Lead infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, security and disaster…On site

Senior Ground Software Engineer - Blue Ring (TS/SCI Required) Verified today

Blue Origin · Denver, CO · SoftwareDesign, implement and deploy ground software systems for Blue Ring mission operations, including activity planning, commanding, telemetry monitoring and vehicle control. You'll work across flight vehicle teams…$181,626 to $254,275 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · SoftwareYou will develop and own all phases of reliable firmware controlling Varda's spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule through their entire orbital mission. Write structured C++ code for embedded…$169,067 to $216,031 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · SoftwareYou will develop reliable flight software that determines how Varda's spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsules operate in orbit. Own all aspects from design through testing and flight operations, writing…$169,067 to $216,031 per yearOn site

Software Engineer I - Flight Software Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · SoftwareDesign, develop, and test software for space systems and satellites. You'll write clean, maintainable code, collaborate with senior engineers, manage version control, and participate in code reviews to ensure…$83,999 to $115,498 per yearOn siteEarly career

Embedded Software Developer – Level 3 Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · SoftwareDesign and develop embedded software for Blue Origin's avionics and electric propulsion hardware. You'll collaborate with electrical and FPGA engineers across the full software lifecycle, from architecture…$150,931 to $211,303 per yearOn site

Embedded Software Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · SoftwareDesign and test embedded flight software for Blue Ring, a hybrid solar-electric and chemical spacecraft operating across Earth orbit, Moon, and Mars. You'll develop hardware interfaces, run integration tests…$123,714 to $173,200 per yearOn site

Flight Software Engineer III - Blue National Security (TS/SCI required) Verified today

Blue Origin · Denver, CO · SoftwareDesign, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software for Blue Ring spacecraft and launch vehicle avionics systems. You will write C/C++ code that commands and controls national security space assets…$150,931 to $211,303 per yearOn site

Senior Embedded Software Engineering Manager – Application Software Verified today

Blue Origin · Denver, CO · Software

Mission Operations Engineer II - Ground Segment Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareOwn the ground segment for Vast's Haven Station missions. You'll design operations procedures, lead pre-flight testing of spacecraft and ground systems, execute vehicle commissioning and on-orbit operations…$110,000 to $195,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer (TS Cleared) Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareDesign, develop, and own the mission-critical flight software that brings Apex spacecraft to life. You will build robust autonomous systems software for reliable 24/7 spacecraft operation across all mission…$185,000 to $210,000 per yearOn site

Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

AnySignal · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareOwn mission-critical embedded systems for space RF products, from RF IC drivers and FPGA interfaces through fault-tolerant Linux deployment. You'll design and test C++ code, support hardware bring-up, build…$130,000 to $180,000 per yearOn site

Principal Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) Verified today

Mynaric · Munich, Germany · SoftwareYou'll own the embedded software architecture of laser communication terminal controllers and drive its evolution toward multi-waveform operation. Define interfaces with external hardware, design Pointing…On site

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (m/f/d) Verified today

Mynaric · Munich, Germany · SoftwareYou will develop and maintain embedded software for laser communication terminal controllers, implement Pointing, Acquisition and Tracking modes, and own testing from unit to system level. Work hands-on with…On site

Sr Software Engineer - Flight Software Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · SoftwareDesign, architect, and develop safety-critical flight software systems for space missions. You will lead a team of engineers, make high-level technical decisions, and mentor junior staff while ensuring…$156,666 to $215,437 per yearOn site

Deputy Flight Software Lead Verified today

The Exploration Company · Munich, Germany · SoftwareOwn the development logic and schedule for Flight Software activities across spacecraft programs. You will coordinate with ESA, manage risks, maintain development tools, and support the Lead Flight Software in…On site

Embedded Software Engineer, Platform (Starshield) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · SoftwareYou'll own the platform software stack that boots and secures Starshield spacecraft: bootloaders, Linux kernel, drivers, and firmware. Work across full lifecycle from development through on-orbit support…$125,000 to $160,000 per yearOn site

(Senior) GNC Engineer - Navigation, Flight Software (m/f/d) Verified today

Isar Aerospace · Parsdorf, Germany · SoftwareYou will architect and own the next-generation navigation system for Isar Aerospace's Spectrum orbital launch vehicle. Develop flight algorithms for position, velocity and attitude determination, perform GNSS…On site

Software Engineer I - Flight Software Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · SoftwareDesign, develop, and test software for Sierra Space's satellites and spacecraft systems. You'll write clean code, collaborate with senior engineers, and work with version control systems like Git in an…$83,999 to $115,498 per yearOn siteEarly career

Software Engineer I - Ground Software Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · SoftwareDesign, develop, and test ground software applications for space systems and satellites. You'll write clean code, collaborate with senior engineers, manage version control with Git, and participate in code…$83,999 to $115,498 per yearOn siteEarly career

Embedded Software Engineer, Data Center Engineering (Starmind) Verified today

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · SoftwareYou will design and ship code that manages hundreds of thousands of coherently connected GPUs across our compute clusters. Your software spans firmware through cluster networking, ensuring peak efficiency and…On site

Embedded Software Engineer, Ground Systems Verified today

AnySignal · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareDevelop the software that controls ground antenna systems and electromechanical components for space RF missions. You will build low-level interfaces, integrate new electrical and mechanical systems, and work…$130,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

ALL.SPACE · SoftwareDesign and deliver embedded real-time software for ALL.SPACE's intelligent satellite terminals. You'll architect control systems, implement C++ features, test on hardware and work within an agile team to meet…Hybrid

Flight Software Engineer II Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareYou will develop flight software for autonomous spacecraft, integrating GNC algorithms and managing command telemetry databases. Work across design, integration, test and on-orbit missions with embedded RTOS…$95,000 to $140,000 per yearOn site

Flight Software Engineer III Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareLead flight software development for autonomous spacecraft and space-based systems. You'll own design through test, integrate GNC algorithms, manage command telemetry databases, and mentor junior engineers…$120,000 to $180,000 per yearOn site

Principal Flight Software Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareOwn the full spacecraft software stack from architecture through on-orbit operations. You will drive GNC integration, define command/telemetry databases, establish engineering standards, and lead HITL/SITL…$180,000 to $285,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareYou'll architect flight software for True Anomaly's autonomous spacecraft, integrating GNC algorithms, device drivers, and command systems across design, test, and on-orbit operations. This role spans the full…$155,000 to $225,000 per yearOn site

Staff Flight Software Engineer Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareBuild flight software for autonomous spacecraft and space-based systems. You'll develop firmware for on-board computers, integrate GNC algorithms, and own the full lifecycle from design through on-orbit test…$175,000 to $270,000 per yearOn site

Principal Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareDevelop flight software for spacecraft that launch within weeks. You'll write real-time embedded code for sensors, actuators and autonomous systems, then watch it operate on orbit. Lead junior engineers and…$210,000 to $324,000 per yearOn site

Senior Ground Software Engineer Verified today

CesiumAstro · Westminster, CO · SoftwareDesign and deploy ground software systems for CesiumAstro's Element rideshare satellites launching to LEO. You'll lead command and control, telemetry processing, and ground station integration while working…On site

Software Engineer II (Ground Software) Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou'll build the operator UI frontend platform for Terran R, our automated rocket factory. Work with TypeScript and React to create shared components, migrate legacy systems, and render live hardware telemetry…$130,000 to $196,000 per yearOn site

Satellite Flight Software Engineer III - TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · SoftwareYou will design and develop flight software for TeraWave's command and data handling system, telecommand and telemetry processing, and spacecraft time management across a 5,408-vehicle satellite constellation…$164,652 to $230,513 per year

Satellite Flight Software Engineer III - TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · SoftwareBuild flight software for TeraWave, Blue Origin's 5,408-vehicle satellite constellation delivering 6 Tbps global communications. You'll design command and data handling, telecommand/telemetry processing, and…$164,652 to $230,513 per yearOn site

Satellite Flight Software Engineer III - TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · SoftwareYou'll design and implement command and data handling flight software for TeraWave, Blue Origin's 5,408-satellite communications constellation. You'll own telecommand processing, time management, and hardware…$164,652 to $230,513 per year

Sr. Satellite Flight Software Engineer - TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · SoftwareYou will architect core flight software for TeraWave, Blue Origin's next-generation satellite constellation. Design scalable frameworks, command and data handling systems, health monitoring infrastructure, and…$197,529 to $276,540 per year

Team Lead - Flight Software - Electron Verified today

Rocket Lab · Auckland, New Zealand · SoftwareLead the team writing flight software for Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle and Photon spacecraft. You'll own avionics, ground systems, and guidance algorithms while managing five engineers and writing code…On site

Senior/Staff Flight Software Systems Engineer Verified today

Umbra · SoftwareYou'll architect and implement flight software for Umbra's mission-critical spacecraft platforms, leading design across the full development lifecycle from requirements through testing. Work with…$185,000 to $225,000 per yearOn site

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

ALL.SPACE · SoftwareYou'll design and own embedded real-time software features for ALL.SPACE's satellite communication terminals. Lead architecture decisions, deliver tested C++ code, and mentor junior engineers as part of an…Hybrid

Embedded Software Engineer I Verified today

CesiumAstro · Westminster, CO · SoftwareBuild embedded Linux systems for CesiumAstro's Skylark active phased array antennas used in missile defense and airborne connectivity. You'll develop device drivers, customize kernels, and maintain Yocto build…On siteEarly career

Embedded Software Engineer II Verified today

CesiumAstro · Austin, TX · SoftwareBuild embedded Linux systems powering satellite and airborne communication platforms. You'll develop device drivers, customize kernels, and maintain Yocto build systems across the full software lifecycle from…On site

Embedded Software Engineer II Verified today

CesiumAstro · El Segundo, CA · SoftwareYou will develop and port embedded Linux applications, configure kernels and bootloaders, and maintain Yocto-based build systems for CesiumAstro's satellite communication platforms. Work across hardware…On site