Senior Flight Software Engineer - Lunar Permanence

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop flight software that will fly on the MK2 crew vehicle.
• Develop software requirements and architecture in coordination with systems engineering and subsystem owners.
• Author unit tests, documentation, and participate in code reviews.
• Mentor software developers on embedded software development practices.
• Coordinate the technical activities of the team developing vehicle and subsystem management applications.
• Coordinate efforts to integrate flight software components for testing and verification in Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
• Define, implement, and teach software development best practices.
• Lead the technical implementation of human-rated flight software for a crewed lunar lander.
• Guide the development and implementation of subsystem applications and fault management.
• Evaluate, decompose, and create requirements for safety-critical, real-time operating systems.
• Perform trade studies on platform software architecture and implementation.
• Support the vehicle Fault Management and Autonomy Lead to establish integrated vehicle autonomous behaviors, modes, and states.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience.
• Experience improving stability through monitoring, analysis, thoughtful code reviews, and detailed feedback.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in C++, Git, and Linux.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Experience architecting software with model-based methodologies such as UML.
• Experience writing software design and requirements documents.
• Strong debugging skills at the software/hardware boundary and with software tools (ex. gdb).
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Docker and CI/CD.
• Experience in Embedded or Real Time Systems.
• Experience with NPR 7150.2D.
• Familiarity with Rust.
• Familiarity with QNX.
• Experience with unit testing, test driven development, and test automation.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience with verification, integration, and testing of orbital launch vehicles or human-rated spacecraft.

Qualifications

• Educational background in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.