Flight Software Engineer Verified today
About Axiom Space
Axiom Space is building commercial human spaceflight infrastructure, beginning with Axiom Station, the successor to the International Space Station. The company develops advanced spaceflight systems and spacesuits for lunar and beyond missions.
The Role
You will design, develop, and test embedded flight software for the Axiom Space Station. This position is onsite at our Space Station Development Facility in Webster, TX, reporting to the Flight Software Team Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, integrate, and deploy embedded flight software solutions
- Collaborate with subsystem engineers in propulsion, environmental control and life support systems (ECLSS), guidance navigation and control (GN&C), networks, datalinks, and power systems
- Execute test plans and procedures in Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and support test automation for CI/CD
- Integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions with avionics engineers
- Participate in design and code reviews, giving and receiving productive feedback
- Support milestone reviews including PDR, CDR, and SDR
- Work in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment to solve hard problems proactively
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related technical discipline
- 5 or more years developing code in C, C++, Rust, or Python in Linux, VxWorks, or other RTOS environments
- Experience with git distribution (such as GitLab) and CI/CD tools
- Experience with Serial, modbus, UDP, and TCP protocols
- Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and meet tight deadlines
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills with high quality results
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with spaceflight or other safety critical systems
- Familiarity with containerization supporting Continuous Development/Continuous Integration pipelines on Linux systems
Core Competencies
You will demonstrate accountability, technical rigor, execution discipline, and pride of delivery. You should be entrepreneurial with a growth mindset, passionate about space exploration, and able to collaborate effectively across teams.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based at the Space Station Development Facility in Webster, TX. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones. May involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time). Occasionally may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs.