Flight Software Engineer II (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Flight Software Engineer II (C++/Embedded): Designing, developing, and deploying embedded flight software for spacecraft systems with an accent on real-time performance and safety-critical avionics. Focus on implementing flight-quality code, integrating software with hardware (SIL/HIL), and resolving complex system anomalies in high-consequence environments.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to the Greater Seattle Area or Denver, CO. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee.

Salary: $123,714 - $188,945

Company

hirify.global is an aerospace company working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles to enable millions of people to live and work in space.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft avionics.
• Translate system and software requirements into robust, flight-quality code.
• Build and execute unit, integration, and automated regression tests in SIL and HIL environments.
• Debug and resolve hardware/software integration issues in lab and test settings.
• Perform design and code reviews to maintain high quality and coding standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for software anomalies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for resource-constrained embedded environments.
• Working knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with software verification, testing, and debugging techniques for embedded systems.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or equivalent legal status for export control.

Nice to have

• Experience with spacecraft, satellites, or safety-critical aerospace/robotics systems.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, VxWorks, or FreeRTOS.
• Python for scripting or test automation.
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, TCP/IP).

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Stock options for regular employees.
• Generous paid time off (up to 4 weeks) and 14 paid holidays.
• Education Support Program and paid parental leave.
• Collaborative culture focused on safety and inclusion in the space industry.