Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Aerospace): Developing mission-critical flight software for high-power satellite platforms with an accent on real-time control, fault tolerance, and subsystem integration. Focus on building robust software architectures in Rust and C++ to ensure reliable operation of spacecraft from LEO to deep space.

Location: Must be based in Seattle, WA (Onsite). Due to ITAR regulations, candidates must be U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, or protected individuals).

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 + equity

Company

hirify.global is a Series C aerospace startup mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions ranging from LEO to deep space.

What you will do

• Create software architecture for real-time, fault-tolerant control of 20kW+ spacecraft.
• Develop applications for propulsion, guidance, attitude control, thermal, power, and communications systems.
• Design and implement state machines for robust vehicle operation.
• Perform data analysis and anomaly investigation to resolve software bugs.
• Support integration and testing of spacecraft subsystems using hardware-in-the-loop simulators.
• Build and maintain infrastructure to increase reliability in software development and testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Development experience in Rust, C/C++, Python, VHDL, and SystemVerilog.
• Ability to work onsite in Seattle, WA.

Nice to have

• Experience with spacecraft flight software development.
• Fluency with Linux systems programming and driver development.
• Experience with hard real-time embedded systems (bare-metal or RTOS).
• Knowledge of electronics, computer architecture, and control systems.
• Experience with software verification, testing methods, and CI/CD systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Life insurance and other perks.
• Equity in a fast-growing, well-funded space startup.
• Collaborative environment encouraging cross-stack development.