Senior Flight Software Engineer

Our positions are based in Reston, Virginia, with much of our team operating in a hybrid or remote fashion. Our preference is for candidates in or around this area (or willing to relocate) as we scale our facilities and engineering team to provide more opportunities to work and collaborate in-person.Full-TimeSenior

Salary120,000 - 200,000 USD per year

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Job Details

Experience: 5+ years
Required Skills: Embedded SystemsC++

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years experience developing and deploying software for space systems.
Background in spacecraft mission operations or control systems.
Strong programming skills in modern C++
Expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software architecture for embedded systems.
Experience with software verification and validation processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Scout’s flight software on flight hardware to meet mission requirements.
Contribute to the development of algorithms for decision-making, fault detection, and adaptive responses in real-time space environments.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate flight software and autonomy into spacecraft design and mission operations.
Perform verification and validation of flight software for performance and reliability in operational environments.
Drive system-level architecture for autonomy-related features, ensuring compliance with mission and system constraints.
Document and maintain software development processes and support end-to-end mission requirements.
Participate in hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) software testing and simulation activities to validate flight software performance and autonomy functions.

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