Senior Software Engineer - Flight Software
Senior Flight Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware.
This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs.
Role
Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites
Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite
Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews
Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry)
Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle
Deliver complex projects through incremental development
Mentor junior engineers
Requirements
5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C
Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
Good Communication and Written Skills
Passionate about Space Technology
Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.
Bonus
Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
Experience with Python
Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software
What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
Base Salary
$200,000—$280,000 USD