Sr. Satellite Flight Software Engineer - TeraWave (Embedded)

TL;DR

Sr. Satellite Flight Software Engineer - TeraWave (Embedded): Developing robust and scalable flight software for a next-generation satellite communications network with an accent on software architecture, C&DH, and fault-management. Focus on designing secure OTA updates, implementing real-time systems on RTOS, and ensuring high reliability for a 5,400+ vehicle constellation.

Location: Greater Seattle Area. Must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident (Green Card holder), refugee, or granted asylum.

Salary: $197,529 – $276,539 (WA)

Company

Pioneering the future of space-based connectivity through the TeraWave satellite communications network.

What you will do

• Architect, design, and integrate core flight software for a next-generation satellite platform.
• Define scalable, reusable, and platform-independent software frameworks to support a 5,408-vehicle constellation.
• Develop key flight software components including command and data handling (C&DH), telemetry, health monitoring, and fault-management.
• Establish software architecture standards, coding guidelines, and review practices to ensure mission readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (avionics, GNC, propulsion, etc.) to translate vehicle requirements into software implementations.
• Design and implement secure over-the-air (OTA) software update capabilities and cybersecurity hardening for on-orbit environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded software for spacecraft or other mission-critical real-time systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with RTOS-based embedded software development (Embedded Linux, VxWorks, or QNX).
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, and RS-422/485.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card) required per export control regulations.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience with flight software frameworks such as core Flight System (cFS) or F Prime.
• Knowledge of radiation-hardened computing and optical inter-satellite links.
• Experience with software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments.

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 four weeks of Paid Time Off and 14 company-paid holidays.
• Education Support Program.