Sr. Backend Ground Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Sr. Backend Ground Software Engineer (Python/Rust/Aerospace): Developing mission-critical ground software systems for Lunar Permanence mission operations centers with an accent on safety-critical standards, telemetry processing, and flight/ground system integration. Focus on designing scalable architectures, implementing fault-tolerant software, and ensuring system reliability for human spaceflight.

Location: Denver, CO. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), refugee, or granted asylum.

Salary: $181,626 - $276,539

Company

hirify.global develops reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems to enable millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and deploy safety-critical mission operations software for Ground Systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements, architectures, and designs for lunar space vehicles.
• Develop rapid prototypes to prove concepts and quantify technical risks.
• Lead system verification and qualification to ensure software meets safety-critical standards.
• Support pre-flight testing, mission validation, and operations training cycles.
• Integrate software using Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulators.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher degree in Software or Engineering related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Proven proficiency in Python and/or Rust.
• Experience in full lifecycle software engineering, including system design, verification, and release.
• Strong skills in build automation, continuous integration, and configuration management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, refugee, or granted asylum.

Nice to have

• 5+ years experience developing software for critical applications (aviation, spaceflight, nuclear).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and infrastructure-as-code (IaC).
• Understanding of space-based communications protocols (e.g., CCSDS).
• Compliance experience with NPR 7150.2x.
• Experience with fault-tolerant software design and cybersecurity practices.

Culture & Benefits

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