Flight Software Engineer

Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer | Los AngelesMost satellites take two years to design. This team does it in nine months, and one of theirs is already in orbit.We are hiring for a small satellite company in Los Angeles. Five years old, sixteen people, building custom spacecraft with hardware in the loop validation on every design package.

Full ownership of the flight software, not one corner of it.You will:Build and maintain flight software for spacecraft, including control algorithms, comms interfaces and fault managementDevelop drivers to interface with components across the vehicleIntegrate with hardware in the loop test environmentsDebug across embedded platforms and ground toolsWork with systems, hardware and AI&T on requirements and rapid iterationYou will need:5+ years relevant experience, excluding internshipsLed development of flight software flown on satellites, and developed component driversC, C++ or Rust plus Python, embedded or real time, Linux and GitStrong CS fundamentalsUS citizenship and a Top Secret clearance or eligibility for oneOnsite in Los AngelesHelpful: F Prime, cFS or MAX, ground data systems, PhD.Company paid medical, dental and vision for the employee, unlimited PTO, relocation paid.Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Adam Slade