Flight Software Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Flight Software Engineer (Embedded): Supports the development, execution, and implementation of flight software for spacecraft command and monitoring with an accent on connecting with other teams to ensure software implementation works on their hardware. Focus on implementing low-level software to interface with spacecraft components, troubleshooting real-time operating system components, and supporting team recruiting.

Location: San Francisco. U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system.

What you will do

• Implement spacecraft avionics software.
• Implement ground control and telemetry software.
• Implement software for automated testing at component, functional and system levels, including HITL (Hardware in the Loop) testing.
• Implement low-level software to interface with various spacecraft components.
• Implement/troubleshoot/improve real-time operating system components.
• Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)
• A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
• Experience with C and/or C++
• Experience with Linux and shell command line tools

Nice to have

• Experience with designing real time systems
• Experience with building bare-metal embedded system software
• Experience with reading schematics and datasheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope
• Experience with web development frameworks and databases
• Experience with test framework development, especially with HITL (Hardware in the Loop) systems

Culture & Benefits

• Compensation package includes equity and robust benefits.
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options.
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement planning.
• Flexible PTO.
• Free on-site catered meals.