Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Requisition : 1792

Standard Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes
- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Embedded Flight Software Engineer 1 will act as a hands‑on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real‑time requirements for an embedded flight control system.

As Embedded Flight Software Engineer you will:

• Be responsible for designing, developing and documenting software products. Design and develop using modern software principles, resolving complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
• Develop across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software.
• Work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment. Expected to use appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of Flight Software.
• Engage with Product Owners, Technology Representatives, Architects, QA and automation team members on cross‑functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting‑edge software solutions.

Bachelor

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or relevant degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience with C/C++ programming with exposure to embedded programming and/or robotics
• Experience with Object Oriented Design
• Experience with Linux
• Embraces lean‑agile development and shared design philosophy
• Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools such as git
• Embraces using AI‑Assisted tooling in all aspects of development
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

• Experience with Python, Perl, Java script and other scripting languages
• Experience with one or more of the following modern software development practices:
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
  • Agile Methodologies
    - Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Familiarity with an embedded (aerospace, raspberry pi, Arduino, robotics) application
• Hardware/Microprocessor/Software Integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, MIL-STD-1553)
• Familiarity with UML
• Familiarity with cloud technology (e.g., AWS)
• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Experience with rocketry

$92,783.00 - $

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments
• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual). See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.