Embedded Flight Software Engineer 3

Requisition : 1998

Standard Weekly

Hours:

40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes
- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together.

As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world.

Our team is excited to meet you!

At ULA, an Embedded Flight
Software Engineer 3 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Develops across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software.
• Will 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.
• Work with technical leaders to ensure software engineering best practices are used to development top‑notch solutions.
• Mentor less‑experienced engineers to develop their knowledge and efficiency.
• Lead the design and implementation of major software subsystems, driving architectural discussions and making critical technical decisions with minimal oversight.

Bachelor

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
• Experience with C and 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)
• Excellent ability to communicate technical content to collaborators

• Experience with Python, Perl, JavaScript 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…