Staff Flight Software EngineerAdAstra Talent Advisors • San Francisco, CA, United States
Staff Flight Software Engineer
AdAstra Talent Advisors • San Francisco, CA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Experience : 8+ years developing C / C++ embedded software on RTOS or space-grade frameworks (cFS, F', TASTE, etc.). Integration & Testing : Proven track record executing full-system hardware / software validation and fault-injection test campaigns. Protocols & Interfaces : Deep expertise with RS-422 / 485, Ethernet, I2C, or similar communication buses in embedded environments. Real-Time Systems : Solid understanding of real-time scheduling, FDIR principles, and performance profiling under resource constraints. Communication : Excellent written and verbal skills for cross-team collaboration and technical documentation. CCSDS Expertise : Hands- on experience implementing CCSDS Telemetry (TM) and Telecommand (TC) packet standards, including header / payload formats, Virtual Channel multiplexing, and CRC / error-control procedures Hands- on experience with on-orbit operations, telemetry analysis, or spacecraft HIL testbeds. Background in aerospace or other safety-critical industries. Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. $190K - $230K, Salary may vary with experience Incentive Equity Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance PTO 401k U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required (22 C.F.R. § 120.15 compliance).
Our client is a navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
With their core technology – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Our client will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
They are seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer . You'll serve as a primary contributor to the flight software design, working to shape system interfaces and component interactions.
Responsibilities
- Develop & Integrate : Implement embedded flight software modules in C++ on RTOS or space-grade frameworks; carry features from concept through flight-ready validation.
- System Validation : Plan and execute comprehensive hardware / software integration tests, including fault-injection scenarios and performance benchmarking.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with hardware engineering, GNC, and operations to define interfaces, manage fault conditions, and implement mitigation workflows.
- CCSDS TT&C Integration : Develop and validate CCSDS-compliant Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) subsystems—implement frame assembly / disassembly, packetization, CRC / error-control coding, and end-to-end link workflows.
- Optimization & Reliability : Profile and tune software for CPU, memory, and I / O efficiency; contribute to FDIR logic and scheduler enhancements to maximize on-orbit reliability.
- Mentorship & Best Practices : Coach mid-level engineers through design reviews and code walks; promote coding standards, automated testing, and CI / CD pipelines.
- Documentation & Tooling : Produce clear technical artifacts - ICDs, test plans, runbooks - and help build digital tools for telemetry analysis and on-orbit diagnostics.
Requirements
Preferred Experience
Additional
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They evaluate qualified applicants without regard to 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.
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