Space Software jobs in Long Beach, CA

24 open roles, verified daily

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 Stage Manufacturing team building rocket hardware at scale.On site

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, and ensure safe communications between spacecraft and ground control.$110,000 to $195,000 per yearOn site

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, C/C++, and safety-critical systems.$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 across the full spacecraft program lifecycle.$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 simulation environments for autonomous space missions.$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 spacecraft development lifecycle in a culture built for speed and innovation.$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 and mission operations.$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 collaborate across hardware and systems teams.$210,000 to $324,000 per yearOn 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 efficiently across teams.$130,000 to $196,000 per yearOn site

Flight Software Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareDevelop application software and hardware drivers for spacecraft that launch to orbit within weeks. You'll write code for IMUs, star trackers, and reaction wheels, then watch it operate on real missions via Rocket Lab's own rockets and launch sites.$112,000 to $145,000 per yearOn site

Chief Engineer, Ground Software Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareArchitect end-to-end ground segment software for a missile defense program spanning interceptors, spacecraft, and command systems. You will own the technical baseline for real-time C2, data pipelines, cybersecurity, and multi-vendor integration across a large-scale heterogeneous system.$190,000 to $305,000 per yearOn site

Flight Software Engineer I (Temp-to-hire) Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareYou will develop flight software for autonomous spacecraft across design, test, and mission phases. Work on firmware architecture, GNC algorithm integration, command telemetry systems, and satellite simulators in a fast-moving space defense company.$90,000 per yearOn siteEarly career

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Linux Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou'll develop embedded Linux firmware for avionics boxes on Terran R rockets, working on network switches and camera platforms that fly at Mach 5. Lead hardware bring-up, debug across the full stack from kernel to application, and see your code deployed to production hardware within days.$154,000 to $230,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou will architect and own core flight software for Terran R, a production rocket. Lead the vehicle control systems that run at Mach 5, integrate GNC algorithms and sensor data, and deploy code to live engines. Mentor junior engineers and define best practices for the team.$154,000 to $230,000 per yearOn site

Staff Software Engineer, Ground Software Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareOwn the frontend platform powering Terran R launch operations. You'll architect the operator UI shell, design system, and shared data layer that domain teams build on, consolidate multiple frontends into one unified application, and render live hardware telemetry at safety-critical performance standards.$181,000 to $271,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou'll develop real-time flight software for spacecraft, sensors and actuators that launch to orbit within weeks. Write application code, hardware drivers and unit tests for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Your software runs on actual hardware in space, not in labs.$145,000 to $207,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou'll develop application software and hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators running on real-time operating systems. Your code launches within weeks and operates on orbit across lunar, Mars, and constellation missions for NASA and US Space Force.$175,000 to $272,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer II - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou'll develop application software and hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, from requirements through on-orbit testing. Your code runs on real missions within weeks, not years, working alongside systems engineers on lunar, Mars, and national security missions.$175,000 to $272,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer I - Secret Clearance Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareDevelop flight software that launches to orbit within weeks. You'll build real-time applications and hardware drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators, collaborating with systems and hardware engineers to validate software on actual missions.$145,000 to $207,000 per yearOn site

Senior Ground Software Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareOwn the architecture and evolution of Rocket Lab's web-based ground software platforms for spacecraft operations. You'll partner with flight software, mission ops, and systems teams to design scalable ground systems supporting lunar, Mars, and commercial missions.$152,000 to $233,000 per yearOn site

Senior Ground Software Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareOwn the architecture of Rocket Lab's web-based ground software platforms for spacecraft operations across 1,700+ missions. You'll translate mission needs into scalable systems, partner with flight software and operations teams, and serve as technical authority for ground systems reliability.$184,000 to $284,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mission Operations Engineer - Ground Segment Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareYou will own ground segment operations for Vast's Haven Station and Satellite missions, leading pre-flight testing, on-orbit execution, and continuous process improvement. Work across disciplines to ensure safe, successful spacecraft operations from launch through deorbit.$162,000 to $230,000 per yearOn site

Staff Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · SoftwareDevelop fault-tolerant flight software for Haven Station, Vast's next-generation commercial space station. You will code safety-critical systems, integrate with avionics hardware, and own telemetry and commanding systems across all Haven missions.$188,600 to $267,700 per yearOn site

Engineering Manager, Ground Software Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · SoftwareLead a cross-functional ground software engineering team building distributed systems that control autonomous spacecraft and mission-critical operations. You'll own the technical roadmap, develop high-performing engineers, and shape the architectural foundation of True Anomaly's ground platform.$160,000 to $270,000 per yearOn site