Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer II Verified today
About This Role
The Flight Software Engineer II is responsible for determining how the spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. The team handles all phases of development, from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable flight software that determines how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate throughout the entire mission
- Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux-based software for embedded processors in C++
- Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration
- Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems
- Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques
- Teamwork, communicate and problem solve in a collaborative environment
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety-critical software
- 3+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety-critical software
- Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of the language concepts
Preferred Skills and Experience
- End-to-end experience building and launching a spacecraft
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems
- Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications
- Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand systems
- Experience with F' or cFS frameworks
- Experience with Python or Rust
- Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics
- Familiarity with SPI, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT
Compensation and Location
- Salary range: $144,020 to $184,026 per year
- On-site in El Segundo, California
- Stock options and/or long-term cash awards
- Leveling and base salary determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance
Benefits
Flexible PTO policy plus 12 paid holidays. 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options. 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer match (immediately vested). Substantial incentive equity. $120/month wellness reimbursement. $20/pay period cell phone reimbursement. 12 weeks parental leave. Relocation support for new hires. Daily lunch and twice-weekly dinner provided. Complimentary EV charging. Company and team-bonding events.