Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Our client is seeking a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer with strong C++ development skills and hands-on experience with NASA’s Core Flight System (cFS/cFE). This is a fully remote role within the U.S., offering the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical programs including SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer Satellite Constellation, the Maxar 300 bus, and other proliferated LEO constellations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C++ software for embedded Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Architect, develop, and maintain flight software systems leveraging cFS/cFE frameworks.
• Develop and execute verification plans, unit-level and open loop test suites, and document results.
• Support full lifecycle development: requirements, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in embedded flight software design and integration.

Basic Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (4 additional years of experience may substitute).
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Embedded C++.
• Hands-on experience with NASA’s cFS/cFE.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the software development life cycle.
• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Preferred Qualifications

• RTOS experience (e.g., FreeRTOS).
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems: power, ADCS, thermal, propulsion, communications.
• Experience with SPI and embedded hardware interfaces.
• Development experience with Python.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Jama, and unit testing frameworks.
• Ability to define and deploy software processes, tools, and metrics.