Senior Embedded Software Engineering Lead

About the role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of flight software engineers through the full software development lifecycle
• Architect, design, develop, and deliver high-reliability flight software for embedded and edge computing platforms using C++
• Provide day-to-day technical direction, work prioritization, and mentorship to team members; foster a culture of engineering excellence and accountability
• Define and enforce software architecture standards, coding practices, and design patterns for mission-critical systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems engineering, GNC, avionics, and mission operations to translate system requirements into robust software solutions
• Conduct design reviews and code reviews; ensure technical quality and mission assurance across deliverables
• Support integration and test activities, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex software anomalies
• Coordinate with program management to communicate status, risks, and resource needs
• Contribute to proposal efforts and technical documentation in support of national security programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience with microcontroller peripherals (ADC, DAC, I2C, SPI, UART, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of software development for mission-critical systems

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience with embedded Linux development and Yocto
• Experience leading software technical teams
• Knowledge of communication protocols used in spacecraft systems
• Experience with bare-metal programming for microcontrollers

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Base Pay Range For CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35
• Other Site Ranges May Differ
• Culture Statement
• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.
• Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Pay

Base Pay Range For CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35

Schedule

Not specified