Flight Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineer to join our aerospace engineering team. The bus FSW engineer is responsible for developing the software product that controls the spacecraft bus. Applicable subsystems/responsibilities include command and data handling (C&DH), guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), electrical, thermal, propulsion, and housekeeping payload FSW. Responsibilities • Develop and deliver bus FSW and support tools by serving in the capacity of a responsible engineer/product owner • Act as product owner by driving the decision-making process for software architecture and detailed functional requirements • Tracking and resolution of software defects and anomalies through cross-disciplinary review and collaboration • Develop software documentation – including CONOPS, design, user handbook, and test/validation plans • Manage development and execution of the software schedule and track execution by serving as a product owner • Support development and execution of the integration of all GNC algorithms • Drive the development of the AI&T plan for bus FSW in support of flexible development processes • Support a culture of innovation while also maintaining the critical quality of flight software Requirements • Undergraduate degree in software, electrical, or aerospace engineering, computer science, or related field • 5+ years of experience writing software used to control hardware-rich systems, preferably on Linux • 3+ years of experience writing bus, payload, or simulation software for spacecraft; cFS experience preferred • Familiarity with Linux kernel and driver development, particularly for use in a real-time system • Familiarity with the development and test of spacecraft control algorithm development (particularly GNC/ADCS); familiarity with code generation using MATLAB/Simulink preferred • Familiarity with spacecraft simulation for the purposes of testing bus FSW and supporting mission operations • Familiarity with the spacecraft development and operational life cycles – AI&T, mission readiness rehearsals, LEOP • Familiarity with spacecraft fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) techniques and analysis • Familiarity with other aspects of spacecraft software, including memory management, image management, patching, encryption, etc. • Experience using agile development practices – e.g., scrum, kanban Compensation • The anticipated compensation for this position is $135,000-$165,000/yr, depending on previous experience. cdDm8iIanM Apply Job!