Flight Software Engineer II

Overview

Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth

Who We Are: Eras of humanity can often be defined by a dominant transportation mode - horse drawn chariots, ocean going boats, or aircraft. We seek to usher in a new era defined by universal access to the whole globe, with a routine way from space to Earth, by building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles that can loiter in orbit before precision landing back on Earth.

• Contribute to critical software components for a new vehicle from initial concept to deployment
• Write and test software for spacecraft, including drivers, networking, fault management, and attitude control interfaces
• Assist in creating and executing tests, including hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and software-in-the-loop (SITL/HOOTL) testing, integration testing, and unit testing
• Support a mission-driven team focused on pushing the limits of space exploration, recognizing that there may be extended hours or weekend work while maintaining an inspired, supportive, and challenging environment

• 1-5 years of software development experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with a systems language such as Rust, C++, or C
• Experience in a Linux development environment
• Basic exposure to software development tools such as version control, code reviews, issue tracking, and CI/CD
• An innovative and optimistic approach to work in a dynamic and uncertain environment
• Position may require occasional extended work hours and/or weekend work
• Office headquarters located in Playa Vista, CA; all jobs require onsite work unless stated otherwise

• Experience with safety-critical or fault-tolerant systems
• Familiarity with Python or similar language for testing and tooling
• Experience collaborating with GNC engineers and developing interfaces to sensor data (IMUs, GPS, star trackers, etc.)
• Experience with networking (TCP/UDP/Ethernet)
• Familiarity with the Linux kernel and interfacing with it (kernel modules, device trees, etc.); embedded Linux experience (Yocto, Buildroot, or similar) is a plus
• Hands-on experience developing, testing, and/or operating spacecraft, flight hardware, HITL, flat-sats, and avionics systems
• Prior experience in startups and small independent teams

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $107,000-$126,000. Pay grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, and internal equity.

ITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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