Launch Vehicle Software Engineer

About Us

X-Bow Systems is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing propulsion systems for space exploration and defense applications. Our team of innovative engineers and scientists is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in rocket propulsion. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and driven Launch Vehicle Software Engineer to join our team.

About the Role

X-Bow Systems is looking to fill a Launch Vehicle Software Engineer position to join the flight software team for X-Bow's family of solid propellant launch vehicles from initial concept and requirements definition, through implementation, testing, and flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Flight software requirements definition and modular architecture development
• Selection and configuration of computing hardware, operating system, external libraries, and other hardware/software trade studies
• Implementation of software/middleware interfaces to communicate with devices such as sensors, actuators, radios, FPGAs/microprocessors, and power bus controllers
• Flight software development and implementation
• Software Validation and Verification Methodologies standardization
• Participate in design and standup of hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) lab
• Support launch vehicle integration, test, and flight operations
• Electrical Ground Support Equipment software development and implementation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of directly related industry experience
• Background in embedded software engineering for aerospace applications
• C/C++ preferred
• Ability to identify and tailor appropriate computing hardware for the application
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (FREERTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity)
• Experience creating software interfaces and device drivers for serial communications (RS-232/422/485), Ethernet (TCP/UDP), and other communication interfaces
• Software Unit Test Suites
• Version control (git, svn, or similar. Git preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems during operational events
• Ability to work in small collaborative teams, turning high level goals into detailed designs and operational products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to complete assignments with little or no supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Additional Attributes (Preferred)

• Experience with Atlassian software - Confluence and Jira
• Demonstrated past ownership of embedded aerospace software through entire life cycle
• Avionics systems engineering experience
• Experience developing simulation environments for flight software test campaigns
• Desire to support or own other key launch vehicle systems which require similar capabilities, including: Experience with Launch Vehicle Avionics (Flight Computers, Navigation Hardware, Power, etc.)