Space Software jobs in San Francisco, CA

9 open roles, verified daily

Onboard Software Engineer - Core Services Verified today

Loft Orbital · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareOwn the design and delivery of onboard flight software that powers Loft's satellite fleet. You'll build core services for attitude control, navigation, and scheduling across all satellite programs, write production C++ and Python code, conduct code reviews, and operate the on-orbit fleet.On site

Onboard Software Engineer - Hyperdrive Verified today

Loft Orbital · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareDesign and own onboard software for Hyperdrive, the platform powering every service across Loft's spacecraft. You will build core capabilities for mission logic, fault detection, and lifecycle management while operating the on-orbit fleet.On site

Flight Software Associate (Summer 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareDesign, write and test embedded software running on Astranis satellites in orbit, plus ground control and testing software. You will work directly with the engineering team on real flight code that launches to space.On site

Flight Software Associate (Winter 2027) Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareDesign, write, and test embedded software running on Astranis satellites in orbit, plus ground control and testing software. Work alongside engineers on flight-critical systems for a growing constellation.On site

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareBuild and maintain flight software for Astranis satellites operating in high orbit. You will architect command and monitoring systems, develop firmware for control boards, and mentor junior engineers across payload, communications, and telemetry teams.$180,000 to $235,000 per yearOn site

Onboard Software Engineer - Deployment & Runtime Environments Verified today

Loft Orbital · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareYou'll own how software gets packaged, deployed, and executed onboard our satellites. Work across Linux internals, container runtimes, and CI pipelines to build the deployment and runtime systems that power our growing fleet.On site

Embedded Software Engineer - Network Software Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareBuild flight software and firmware for Astranis satellites serving government and commercial customers. You'll develop C++ code for flight computers and control boards, collaborate across payload and communications teams, and own reliable, high-availability systems from architecture through deployment.$130,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Flight Software Engineer Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareYou will implement spacecraft avionics software, ground control systems, and automated testing frameworks for satellites already in orbit. Work with hardware teams to integrate low-level drivers and real-time OS components across Astranis's growing fleet.$130,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Senior Software Engineer - Flight Software Verified today

Astranis · San Francisco, CA · SoftwareYou will develop and architect flight software that commands and monitors Astranis satellites in high orbit. Lead design decisions, build firmware for control boards, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across avionics and ground systems teams.$200,000 to $280,000 per yearOn site