Satellite Flight Software Engineer II (Embedded/Aerospace)

TL;DR

Satellite Flight Software Engineer II (Embedded/Aerospace): Designing and verifying applications for the TeraWave satellite flight software subsystem with an accent on robust, scalable onboard systems for a 5,408-vehicle constellation. Focus on developing closed-loop control software for propulsion, power, and thermal regulation subsystems.

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

Salary: $134,961 – $188,945 (WA range)

Company

hirify.global is pioneering the future of space-based communications with TeraWave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps.

What you will do

• Design and implement flight software for satellite bus subsystems including thermal control, power management, and propulsion.
• Develop closed-loop control algorithms supporting thermal regulation and power distribution.
• Create and maintain software interfaces between spacecraft subsystems to ensure safe integrated operations.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and autonomy engineers to define requirements and behavioral boundaries.
• Integrate simulation environments for software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and support on-orbit troubleshooting of deployed spacecraft.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in spacecraft flight software or embedded software development.
• Strong programming proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with RTOS such as Linux, QNX, VxWorks, or RTEMS.
• Experience with embedded build systems (CMake, Make, Yocto, Buildroot) and configuration management (Git).
• Must meet US export control regulations (US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee/Asylum status).

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience with over-the-air (OTA) software updates or on-orbit operations.
• Familiarity with NASA cFS, F Prime, or spacecraft FDIR and autonomy components.
• Understanding of radiation effects on electronics and software-based mitigation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Stock options for all regular employees.
• Up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 14 company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and an Education Support Program.