Senior Flight Software Engineer

B.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of embedded software development and testing experience including low-level software structure, drivers, inter process communication, and scheduling.
Proven experience across the software lifecycle, including software design and analysis, requirement development, software implementation and verification, system integration, and qualification.
Experience working on multi-component, sophisticated avionics for spacecraft, aircraft, or similar systems.
Expertise developing real-time embedded systems, particularly in C/C++.
Experience working with build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment of software.
Effective debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
Demonstrated effective communication skills with program and executive leadership.
Active or ability to acquire/renew clearance. Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with polygraph preferred.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Define, develop, and test the flight software for upcoming Blue Ring uncrewed spacecraft.
Work with a team of engineers to understand how the software will be used and define requirements.
Create real-time software using modern embedded C/C++ techniques.
Ensure the continued quality of products through test and pipeline development.
Help shape and implement new capabilities in support of product line upgrades and mission-unique needs.
Expand understanding of satellite systems by supporting other areas such as avionics hardware and mission operations.
Participate in the buildup and test of the actual flight vehicles.
Operate with a higher level of autonomy within small teams on compartmented programs, directly impacting customer solutions and mission-unique software.

Demonstrated ability to serve as the technical leader for lean, multi-discipline teams.
Experience in autonomy, sequencers, state machines, and fault management.
Experience developing mission critical products using NPR 7150.2, DO-178, or similar software standards.
Understanding of spacecraft operations, subsystem functions, and their interfaces and common interactions.
Experience with Embedded Linux or similar real time embedded operating systems, including kernel, driver, and image building.
Familiarity with embedded avionics networking, including OSI model, transport/data link layers, Ethernet, IP, UDP/TCP/SCTP, CCSDS or other Radio networking protocols.