Flight Software Engineer III - Displays and Controls (Embedded C++)

TL;DR

Flight Software Engineer III (Embedded C++): Leading the design and development of fault-tolerant flight software for autonomous space vehicles with an accent on command and control systems, real-time operating systems, and safety-critical architectures. Focus on implementing subsystem applications, fault management, and verifying software in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.

Location: Greater Seattle Area. Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Salary: $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

Company

Developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles to enable millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.

What you will do

• Lead the development of application software requirements for safety-critical, real-time operating systems in coordination with systems engineering.
• Design and implement fault-tolerant flight software for the overall command and control of autonomous space vehicles.
• Direct the development of subsystem applications and establish integrated vehicle autonomous behaviors, modes, and states.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers in software development practices and lead code reviews.
• Oversee software integration, unit testing, and validation within simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• Partner with product managers to identify technical risks, maintain schedules, and manage resource allocation.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace, or equivalent experience.
• Proven software development skills in C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• Significant experience defining low-level software structure, inter-process communication, and scheduling.
• Thorough knowledge of safety-critical software standards such as NPR 7150.2 or DO-178.
• Advanced debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary.
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency (Green Card), or lawful asylum/refugee status is strictly required.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of software development experience in real-time embedded systems.
• Expertise with Embedded Linux or equivalent real-time operating systems.
• Experience managing integrated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) lab environments.
• Proven track record working on avionics, satellite, or space flight systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
• Paid time off up to four weeks per year plus 14 company-paid holidays.
• Stock options for all regular employees.
• Education Support Program and paid parental leave.