Principal Software Engineer

The team at Advanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. This team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer responsible for architecting solutions for ground and flight software for missions to the Moon and beyond. Advanced Space is a rapidly growing, privately held business that operates with core values that reinforce : we are customer obsessed and mission focused; when we see it, we solve it; we are one team, motivated by our vision; and we bring technical excellence and inexhaustible curiosity. This role will be based in Westminster, Colorado and an ideal candidate for this role will love not just the responsibilities but will also have a passion for the exploration, development, and settlement of space.

This role will span the software lifecycle from design through implementation, test, and mission operations, requiring hands-on knowledge of coding best practices, and the ability to lead other software, navigation, and astrodynamics engineers in producing high quality software.

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• Expert in relevant language(s).
• Able to understand and guide application of software techniques in all languages.
• Makes critical decisions on architecture, design, and technology choices.
• Act as a technical beacon for the organization.
• Expert in selecting appropriate designs, experiences with pro's / con's of various architectures, knows when to employ each, and how to optimize each.
• Lead / drive company wide direction related to software engineering techniques, guide development for cross / future program applicability, collaborate across disciplines to strategize for scalable growth with constant improvement in efficiency and quality.
• Provide accurate content and estimates for software related proposals.
• Able to identify customer needs and gaps, construct complex software solutions, and pitch these solutions to stakeholders with emphasis on the value of proper process at each stage.
• Expert in selecting appropriate designs, experiences with pro's / con's of various architectures, knows when to employ each, and how to optimize each.
• Lead / drive companywide direction related to software engineering techniques, guide development for cross / future program applicability, collaborate across disciplines to strategize for scalable growth with constant improvement in efficiency and quality.
• Shapes company strategy for software-domain mission integration.
• Expert at best practices in testing and enforcement of best practices in development pipeline.
• Contributes new ideas to BD / IRAD based on subject matter expertise and industry trends.
• Works to align software IRAD with company's strategic goals.

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