Sr. Software Engineer (Embedded)

Location: Arvada, Colorado, United States; hybrid 9/80 work schedule

Salary: $135,000–$175,000 annually

Company

hirify.global designs and manufactures systems for space and defense applications, including satellite buses, orbital maneuvering vehicles, and space tugs.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft and space vehicles using C/C++ and Python.
• Lead architecture and design decisions, define software interfaces, and conduct design reviews.
• Develop and maintain software for VxWorks and Linux targets across multiple toolchains and cross-compilation environments.
• Build software simulators and automated test frameworks for system integration and regression testing.
• Perform unit, integration, and system-level testing; support continuous integration and test automation.
• Debug software with spacecraft hardware and collaborate with hardware, avionics, guidance, navigation, control, and systems experts in an Agile environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience, including embedded systems; 8+ years is preferred.
• Strong programming experience in C/C++ or similar embedded languages and proficiency in Python.
• Experience with VxWorks, Green Hills, or an equivalent real-time operating system, including deterministic scheduling and real-time concepts.
• Experience developing and debugging on Linux hosts and targets, with knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, networking protocols, and inter-process communication.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance and work with U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice to have

• Experience with avionics or spacecraft flight software architectures and standards.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation toolchains, BSPs, device drivers, and hardware bring-up.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated test frameworks, Git, telemetry, command and control, and spacecraft bus subsystems.
• Experience writing software requirements and participating in system-level trade studies.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid 9/80 schedule with flexible paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Compensation package with bonus opportunities, 401(k) matching, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts.
• Tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and personal growth programs.
• Respectful, collaborative workplace with employee-led resource groups and a focus on technical excellence.