Principal Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

This team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer responsible for architecting solutions for ground and flight software for missions to the moon and beyond. The company is a rapidly growing, privately held business.  This role will be based in Colorado and an ideal candidate for this role will love not just the responsibilities but will also have a passion for 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 and astrodynamics engineers in producing high quality software.

Responsibilities :

• Shapes aerospace software strategy, influencing industry-wide development standards.
• Develops cutting-edge methodologies for spaceflight automation and mission-critical software resilience.
• Consults on high-impact aerospace projects, including deep-space missions and advanced avionics systems.
• Leads technical advancements in real-time software, AI-driven diagnostics, and embedded flight systems.
• 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.
• Provides thought leadership through academic research, publications, and mentorship.

Requirements :

Eligibility Requirements :

Base Salary Range : $160,000 - $195,000, based on team member role and experience

Signing bonus

Company provided health insurance

401K plan upon eligibility

Unlimited vacation time and extensive flexibility

Company and individual incentives quarterly

Relocation assistance

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