Sr. Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer to help build critical systems that power our space-based compute platform. You will work across the stack-from flight and mission software to ground systems and simulation tools-contributing to software that operates in highly constrained, high-reliability environments.

This is a high-growth role with the opportunity to gain ownership quickly and work closely with experienced engineers across hardware and software.

- Design, develop, and rigorously test high-reliability, low-latency flight software for our space-based compute platform and satellite subsystems.

- Implement and maintain critical mission software for on-orbit operation, including command and data handling (C&DH), fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR), and secure communications.

- Work across the stack from low-level embedded systems to higher-level mission logic, utilizing systems-level languages (C++, Rust, Python).

- Develop software for ground systems, simulation environments, and hardware-in-the-loop testing to support integration, validation, and on-orbit operations.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control), and constellation operations, to define and implement software interfaces and ensure seamless system-level functionality.

- Maintain detailed technical documentation, including software design documents, interface control documents, and comprehensive test plans.

- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure the robustness and safe deployment of flight and ground software.

- 5+ years of experience in software engineering (internships and relevant projects count)

- Proficiency in at least one systems-level language (C++, Python, or Rust)

- Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design basics

- Eagerness to learn and operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

- Proven experience working with real-time systems, multithreading, or concurrency in production environments

- Deep familiarity with Linux systems, including debugging, profiling, and performance tuning

- Experience building or operating distributed systems or networked applications (e.g., TCP/IP, sockets, or service communication)

- Experience with simulation environments or software interacting with physical systems (robotics, aerospace, automotive)

- Exposure to control systems, GNC, or autonomy stacks in a practical setting (not just academic)

- Experience working on high-reliability or safety-critical systems with strong testing and validation practices

- Experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for complex systems (including automated testing, integration with hardware or simulation environments, and safe deployment practices)

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.