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Flight Software Engineer
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Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listed on 2026-05-29
Listing for:
Impulse Space
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-29
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degrees ,
- 4+ years writing C/C++ code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, spacecraft, etc) ,
- Demonstrated understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking ,
- Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux ,
- Experience using version control, test cases, and other software best practices ,
- (Desirable) Proven track record delivering flight software for spacecraft— including launch vehicles, OTVs, upper stages, or other in-space propulsion systems ,
- (Desirable) Familiarity with NASA cFS, ROS2, or custom middleware for space applications ,
- (Desirable) Expertise in designing software for deterministic timing and hard real-time constraints ,
- (Desirable) Participation in successful integration, testing, launch, and mission operations of a space vehicle
- As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the software that powers our Space Vehicles ,
- You will work closely with avionics engineers, GNC engineers, propulsion engineers, and other cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability, high-performance software for in-space transportation ,
- Contribute to the design, implementation, integration, and verification of software for: ,
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms ,
- Command and telemetry handling ,
- Mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management ,
- Closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical systems ,
- Implement features for Impulse’s real-time flight software framework to meet deterministic performance requirements in space environments ,
- Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures, actuator malfunctions, or radiation-induced faults ,
- Direct and participate in code reviews, ensuring compliance with software safety, reliability, and maintainability standards ,
- Support mission operations and troubleshoot real-time issues during ground integration, environmental testing, and on-orbit operations
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