Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Aerospace): Developing and validating software systems for a high-precision satellite PNT network with an accent on software-hardware integration and communication interfaces. Focus on building automation frameworks, optimizing embedded Linux performance, and ensuring operational reliability of mission-critical payload systems.

Location: On-site in Burlingame, California. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Salary: $120K – $150K • Offers Equity

Company

hirify.global is building a next-generation commercial satellite network designed to deliver secure and reliable high-precision navigation and timing services at global scale.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain software infrastructure supporting payload and spacecraft system integration.
• Design, implement, and validate communication interfaces between payload systems, embedded software, and spacecraft hardware.
• Execute full-system software and hardware integration testing across simulated and hardware-integrated environments.
• Build tooling and automation frameworks using Python and Bash to improve testing reliability.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and I&T teams to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues.
• Develop technical documentation for operational workflows, interface behavior, and system architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience (or 6+ years equivalent industry experience).
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience developing software in Linux-based environments.
• Experience with build systems and development tooling including CMake, Bash, and Python.
• Experience deploying and validating software across multiple hardware or software targets.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and system validation practices.
• U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card) is mandatory for export compliance.

Nice to have

• Experience with Embedded Linux systems, Yocto, and hardware emulation (e.g., QEMU).
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD workflows and automated test infrastructure.
• Background in aerospace, satellite systems, robotics, or automotive high-reliability environments.
• Familiarity with network protocols and distributed systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity offers.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit.
• Inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.