Space Software jobs in Los Angeles, CA

18 open roles, verified daily

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 debugging, and automated testing in a fast-moving startup.$110,000 to $145,000 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 phases, working closely with mission operations, GNC, and hardware teams.$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 automated tests, and work directly with customers integrating products into flight systems.$130,000 to $180,000 per yearOn 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 cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, and RF engineers to deploy reliable ground stations.$130,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

Observable Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou'll develop embedded Linux systems and low-level firmware for robotic ground telescopes and on-orbit compute platforms. Work hands-on with hardware bring-up, driver development across PCIe, SPI, I2C, and MIPI interfaces, and prototype assembly alongside senior engineers.Hybrid

Embedded Software Engineer IV Verified today

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou will lead coding, testing and validation of vehicle control software for remotely controlled rovers, owning software system requirements and schedules. Work with scientists and engineering teams to develop robust autonomous systems from concept to production.$197,529 to $276,540 per yearOn site

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareLead the autonomy system for Honeybee Robotics' CT-4 lunar rover, enabling real-time terrain mapping and hazard avoidance across permanently shadowed regions at the lunar south pole. You'll own classical perception and navigation from concept through flight operations.$230,773 to $323,082 per yearOn site

Staff Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Observable Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareDesign and build flight software for spacecraft and telescope platforms, including command, control, and data handling systems. You'll architect fault-tolerant software for autonomous space operations and collaborate with hardware teams on integration and testing.Hybrid

Flight Software Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou will develop and verify flight software that controls propulsion, attitude control, and power systems for some of the largest spacecraft ever built. In your first 6 months, you'll architect core software for real-time, fault-tolerant control; within two years, you'll operate your code on multiple spacecraft in demanding missions.$123,000 to $170,000 per yearOn site

Ground Software Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou'll design and build the ground software that controls K2's largest-ever satellites from build through on-orbit operations. Work across Rust backend and TypeScript frontend to develop mission automation, constellation operations, and payload software for multiple launches starting 2027.$123,000 to $150,000 per yearOn site

Principal Flight Software Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou'll design and build mission-critical flight software for the largest, highest-power satellites ever flown. Own the architecture for real-time fault-tolerant control of 20kW+ spacecraft, from propulsion and attitude control to power management, and verify your code on orbit across multiple demanding missions.$200,000 to $240,000 per yearOn site

Senior Firmware Engineer, Vehicle Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou'll architect and develop real-time embedded software for K2's high-power satellites, working directly with sensors, propulsion, attitude control and power systems. Lead firmware across hardware bring-up through flight readiness, mentoring a team and scaling software infrastructure.$160,000 to $220,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou will write mission-critical flight software that controls propulsion, attitude control, and power systems on K2's 20kW+ spacecraft. In your first 6 months, you'll design core architecture for fault tolerance and real-time control. Over two years, you'll operate your code on multiple spacecraft in demanding missions.$160,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Senior Ground Software Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareDesign and implement ground software that builds, tests, and operates K2's high-power satellites and customer payloads. You'll own the mission software platform supporting Gravitas and scale it across multiple constellations, collaborating with Mission Operations and Flight Software teams.$150,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Staff Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

Observable Space · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou will architect embedded Linux systems and driver stacks for robotic ground telescopes and on-orbit compute platforms built for extreme reliability. Work hands-on with schematics, high-speed interfaces, and hardware debugging alongside electrical and mechanical teams in Los Angeles.Hybrid

Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareDesign and own the autonomous flight software that keeps Apex's satellite buses operating reliably in orbit. You will develop mission-critical systems from initial design through deployment, supporting spacecraft commissioning and early operations across the full satellite lifecycle.$100,000 per yearOn site

Flight Software Engineer (Early) Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou will design and own mission-critical flight software that drives autonomous satellite bus operations. Work across the full lifecycle from design through deployment, supporting spacecraft commissioning and ensuring 24/7 reliability in orbit.$100,000 per yearOn site

Senior Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Apex Spacecraft · Los Angeles, CA · SoftwareYou will design, develop, and own the autonomous flight software operating Apex's satellite buses. Work on mission-critical systems running 24/7 across real-time distributed hardware, from initial design through launch commissioning and operations.$185,000 to $210,000 per yearOn site