Senior Flight Software Engineer II (Embedded C/C++)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; based out of the headquarters

Salary: $143,000–$214,000 USD base pay annually for California

Company

hirify.global is a space company developing rockets, spacecraft, flight software, payloads, and other critical space systems for exploration, commercial, and national security missions.

What you will do

• Develop application software for RTOS and embedded Linux environments.
• Build hardware drivers for IMUs, star trackers, reaction wheels, and other spacecraft sensors and actuators.
• Develop and maintain unit tests within a continuous integration framework.
• Collaborate with hardware-in-the-loop, systems, and embedded systems engineers to verify functionality and validate requirements.
• Review source code, uphold coding standards, and participate in PDR and CDR design reviews.
• Assist with on-orbit and interplanetary flight operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
• 8+ years of applicable embedded software development experience.
• Proficiency in C and C++.
• Experience with RTOS or embedded Linux.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and meet applicable U.S. space technology export requirements.

Nice to have

• Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance.
• Advanced degree.
• Experience with CAN/CAN-FD and/or UDP/TCP in embedded systems.
• Experience developing software for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments, such as satellites.

Culture & Benefits

• Company stock and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including HMO, PPO, and a zero-cost HDHP option with HSA contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
• Onsite fitness centers where available, gym discounts, subsidized EV charging, snacks, beverages, and employee discounts.