23h ago
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$140k-$178k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll own critical software components for a next-generation reentry vehicle, from concept through deployment. Your impact will encompass the full lifecycle of flight software, including commanding, telemetry, and control algorithms on custom hardware. This role is instrumental in turning space into a transportation layer for Earth.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Own critical software components for a new vehicle from concept through deployment
- Write and test spacecraft software including drivers, networking, and fault management
- Create and execute HITL, HOOTL, and unit tests
- Assist in growing the software organization through interviews and mentoring
๐ Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience with a Bachelor's or equivalent
- Experience in a systems language like Rust, C++, or C
- Experience in a Linux development environment
- Experience with CI/CD and software development tools
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with safety critical or fault tolerant systems
- Hands-on experience developing or testing spacecraft flight hardware
- Experience with GNC sensors (IMUs, GPS, Star Trackers)
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Mission-driven team pushing space boundaries
- ๐ก Inspiring environment with constant growth challenges
- ๐ข Onsite collaboration in Playa Vista, CA
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Onsite / Final Roundยท 120 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- Potential extended hours or weekend work required
- ITAR compliance requires US citizenship or permanent residency
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