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Astro Digital · Software · first seen 2026-10-01
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About Astro Digital

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates small satellite systems supporting space-based missions for earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science, and exploration. Headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with roughly 85 employees and global infrastructure.

The Role

You will design, implement, and maintain software that controls spacecraft operations, ensuring reliability and performance in challenging space environments. This is a hybrid position based in either Littleton, CO or San Jose, CA with remote flexibility.

Primary Duties

  • Develop and maintain flight software deployed on satellites for command and telemetry handling, sensor and actuator interfacing for attitude determination and control, power and thermal management, RF communications systems, propulsion systems, and payload operations
  • Collaborate with other engineers to define software requirements and interfaces
  • Implement robust, efficient, object-oriented software in C++ for multi-threaded Linux applications
  • Perform integration and testing with hardware-in-the-loop environments
  • Support mission operations and troubleshoot on-orbit anomalies
  • Ensure compliance with mission requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in spacecraft flight software development
  • Strong understanding of real-time, multi-threaded systems and hardware/software integration
  • Experience with modern C++ (version 17 or later)
  • Experience with spacecraft subsystems such as ADCS, power, thermal, and communications
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle, configuration management, and version control tools (e.g., Git)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Work out of the Denver area or San Jose area

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in modern C++
  • Experience with ASI's MAX Flight Software
  • Working knowledge of communication standards and protocols (e.g. RS422/485, TCP, UDP, SLIP, CCSDS)
  • Experience with spacecraft operations

Compensation

The range of possible compensation for this role is $130,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on candidate experience, alignment, and location. Astro Digital employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including company stock options, healthcare, 401k retirement plan, and PTO.

Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 20 lbs. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required.

Export Control

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR 120.15 and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) is required.