Software Engineer Flight Software C++ (Starshield)

TL;DR

Software Engineer Flight Software C++ (Starshield): Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems for space vehicles and ground support with an accent on fault tolerance, resilience, and secure in-space mesh networks. Focus on designing, testing, and operating software for government space applications with complex real-time and distributed system challenges.

Location: Hawthorne, CA, United States (onsite)

Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops advanced aerospace technologies to enable human life on Mars and supports national security efforts through its Starshield program.

What you will do

• Develop autonomous software systems with high reliability, fault tolerance, and resilience.
• Design software for space vehicles and ground systems supporting them.
• Build prototypes and analyze system metrics to validate design concepts.
• Own full software lifecycle including design, testing, release, and flight operations.
• Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline, or 2+ years professional software development experience.
• Experience in C or C++ development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance (required).
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to comply with ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with embedded systems and low-level firmware development.
• Strong knowledge of Linux internals and debugging.
• Experience designing fault tolerant, distributed, or real-time systems.
• Knowledge of computer architecture, networks, physics, math, and electronics.
• Skills in debugging, performance optimization, and testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Employee stock purchase plan and long-term incentives.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on impactful missions.