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Flight Software Engineer

Impulse Space
Boulder, USA
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
USD 130000-280000 yearly
Discovered 1 months ago

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Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, implementation, integration, and verification of software for: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms Command and telemetry handling Mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management Closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical systems
  • Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms
  • Command and telemetry handling
  • Mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management
  • Closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical systems
  • Implement features for Impulse’s real-time flight software framework to meet deterministic performance requirements in space environments.
  • Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures, actuator malfunctions, or radiation-induced faults.
  • Direct and participate in code reviews, ensuring compliance with software safety, reliability, and maintainability standards.
  • Support mission operations and troubleshoot real-time issues during ground integration, environmental testing, and on-orbit operations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degrees
  • 2+ years writing C++ code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, spacecraft, etc)
  • Demonstrated understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking
  • Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux
  • Experience using version control, test cases, and other software best practices

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Proven track record delivering flight software for spacecraft— including launch vehicles, OTVs, upper stages, or other in-space propulsion systems.
  • Familiarity with NASA cFS, ROS2, or custom middleware for space applications.
  • 4+ years of demonstrated experience in designing software for deterministic timing and hard real-time constraints.
  • Participation in successful integration, testing, launch, and mission operations of a space vehicle.

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