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Embedded Flight Software Engineer 3

United Launch Alliance (ULA) · Centennial, CO · 2 wk ago
Engineering$108k–$180k/yrFull-time

Location: Denver • Relocation assistance available • Full-time

About the role

As an Embedded Flight Software Engineer at ULA, you will act as a hands-on developer delivering operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for an embedded flight control system. You will work within a highly collaborative, agile team to design, develop, and document software products, resolve complex technical problems, and implement innovative solutions across the full software lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and document software products for embedded flight control systems.
  • Develop software using modern principles, including refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests.
  • Work in an agile environment, adhering to lean-agile development and shared design philosophies.
  • Engage with Product Owners, Architects, QA, and automation teams on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software solutions.
  • Ensure software engineering best practices are applied to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Mentor less-experienced engineers to enhance their knowledge and efficiency.
  • Lead the design and implementation of major software subsystems, driving architectural discussions and making critical technical decisions with minimal oversight.
  • Use appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development lifecycle to support Flight Software development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
  • Experience with C and C++ programming, with exposure to embedded programming and/or robotics.
  • Experience with Object-Oriented Design.
  • Experience with Linux.
  • Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools such as Git.
  • Embraces the use of AI-assisted tooling in all aspects of development.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent ability to communicate technical content to collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Python, Perl, JavaScript, and other scripting languages.
  • Experience with modern software development practices such as Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Agile Methodologies, and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
  • Familiarity with embedded applications (aerospace, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, robotics).
  • Experience with hardware/microprocessor/software integration.
  • Familiarity with 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.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay

Salary range for this position in Denver: $107,865 – $179,775. Salaries are based on candidate experience, qualifications, internal equity, market, and business considerations. Eligible employees may receive a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • Most salaried employees work a "9/80 schedule," enjoying every other Friday off.

Security Clearance

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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