Senior Software Engineer, Flight Software

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that flight software meets performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and own critical flight software solutions for spacecraft and satellite systems.
• Provide support for flight software during mission operations. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations.
• Support and mentor a team of dedicated flight software engineers.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality. Write simulation code and perform integration and system-level testing to ensure software meets specifications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Systems, Hardware, Mission Operations, etc.) to ensure communication and functionality across disciplines.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing new software standards, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

Prior Aerospace experience not required. Looking for impassioned software engineers who want to solve hard problems. We strongly encourage you to apply if you feel you would succeed in the role above.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Familiarity and Experience with the following :

Linux and shell command-line tools

Additional Requirements

Senior Flight Software Engineer Salary : $160,000-$223,000

ITAR Requirements :

This position may include access to technology and / or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits :

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for :

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.