Embedded Flight Software Engineer; Early Career

Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Early Career)

Greenwood Village, CO, 6060 South Willow Drive, Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States of America

York Space Systems is seeking an early career Embedded Flight Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of mission-critical spacecraft software systems. This role focuses on embedded and Linux-based flight software that enables command, telemetry, networking, and autonomy functions across on-orbit vehicles.

The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, learning complex systems, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams throughout development, integration, and test activities.

• Support development of embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems
• Assist with software integration and testing in HITL, flat-sat, and lab environments
• Help develop and maintain networking and communication interfaces between spacecraft subsystems and ground systems
• Participate in unit, integration, and system-level testing activities
• Support debugging of hardware/software integration issues
• Assist with on-orbit operations support and anomaly investigations
• Contribute to software documentation, interface definitions, and test procedures
• Work with CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and release processes
• Collaborate with software, hardware, platform, and mission operations teams
• Fast-paced environment with significant opportunities for career and technical growth based on performance and initiative

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 0–5 years of experience in software or embedded systems development
• Familiarity with C/C++ programming
• Understand code and source repository management
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, UDP, sockets, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Must be clearance eligible and able to maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher
• Love space!

• Master’s Degree in computer science or engineering related field
• Internship, academic, or personal project experience with embedded systems
• Familiarity with embedded Linux or Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Experience with hardware/software integration or robotics projects
• Exposure to Git, CI/CD pipelines, or automated testing
• Familiarity with Python or scripting languages
• Interest in spacecraft, aerospace, or safety‑critical systems
• Experience working in lab or system integration environments

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.