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Flight Software Engineer
Our client are building a next-generation satellite relay network in low Earth orbit to deliver real-time, continuous connectivity across industries. By combining RF and optical inter-satellite links, our hybrid communication architecture is setting a new standard for interoperable satellite communications.
We’re looking for a Flight Software Engineer to lead the development of the embedded and flight software stack powering our spacecraft platforms. From low-level device drivers to autonomous fault recovery, you’ll design and implement the digital nervous system that makes our satellites reliable, secure, and scalable. You’ll work hands-on with avionics hardware, payload systems, and vendor SDKs to bring our first mission to orbit in 2026, laying the foundation for a future constellation.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and implement real-time flight software for satellite command and control
- Develop embedded software for avionics, SDRs, and optical/RF payload subsystems
- Build hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and telemetry/telecommand interfaces
- Integrate vendor SDKs into the flight stack for bus and payload components
- Implement autonomy features, including fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR)
- Build and maintain SIL (software-in-the-loop) and HITL (hardware-in-the-loop) frameworks
- Design secure spacecraft-to-ground communication protocols
- Support hardware integration, functional testing, and on-orbit commissioning
- Collaborate closely with RF, GNC, and systems engineers for seamless operations
What You’ll Bring
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in embedded/flight software development (space, aerospace, or robotics)
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time, resource-constrained systems
- Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, RTEMS)
- Expertise in debugging, CI/CD, automated testing, and hardware bring-up
- Hands-on knowledge of embedded communication protocols (CAN, UART, I²C, SPI, RS-422, etc.)
- Familiarity with spacecraft operations, comm protocols, and avionics integration
- Ability to adapt vendor SDKs into mission-critical flight stacks
- Passion for building reliable systems that perform in extreme environments
- Ability to work in-person in Palo Alto, CA (relocation supported if needed)
Why Join?
This is your chance to build software that will literally fly, powering spacecraft, enabling autonomous operations in orbit, and shaping the future of satellite connectivity. You’ll join a fast-moving team pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in space technology.
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