Principal Software EngineerRed Canyon Engineering & Software • Westminster, CO, US
Principal Software Engineer
Red Canyon Engineering & Software • Westminster, CO, US
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[job_card.job_description]B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Master's Degree or PhD Preferred. 15+ years of experience with spacecraft software systems, system architecture and / or mission control systems Expert in selecting appropriate designs, experiences with pro's / con's of various architectures, knows when to employ each, and how to optimize each Must have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate a complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts. Demonstrated hands-on technical expertise in C / C++ and Python programming languages. Knowledge of unique aspects of embedded software in resource-constrained environments and embedded Linux. Experience with version control (e.g. Git), Agile development processes and standards, Linux and Windows development, AWS or other cloud services, and Docker or other containerization services. Experience with designing real-time, embedded Flight Software (FSW) and firmware (FW) for satellite systems is strongly desired, including NASA core Flight System (cFS). Experience with ground software for satellite systems, including knowledge of modern front-end web frameworks (e.g. React), is strongly desired. Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to lead a team of less experienced professional employees. Must be able to interface effectively with other engineers of various disciplines, including astrodynamics, navigation, and space systems design engineers, and interpret, debug, and modify complex software following rigorous process and coding standards. Willingness to mentor more junior software engineers / interns and develop a cohesive, well-coordinated software development team. Strategic Mindset Ability to work in office 3-5 days / week (Westminster, CO) Applicants must be a US Person (citizen or Green Card Holder / permanent resident, or protected individual) Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government
Job Description
Job Description
This team is seeking a Principal Software Engineer responsible for architecting solutions for ground and flight software for missions to the moon and beyond. The company is a rapidly growing, privately held business. This role will be based in Colorado and an ideal candidate for this role will love not just the responsibilities but will also have a passion for space.
This role will span the software lifecycle from design through implementation, test, and mission operations, requiring hands-on knowledge of coding best practices, and the ability to lead other software and astrodynamics engineers in producing high quality software.
Responsibilities :
- Shapes aerospace software strategy, influencing industry-wide development standards.
- Develops cutting-edge methodologies for spaceflight automation and mission-critical software resilience.
- Consults on high-impact aerospace projects, including deep-space missions and advanced avionics systems.
- Leads technical advancements in real-time software, AI-driven diagnostics, and embedded flight systems.
- Lead / drive company wide direction related to software engineering techniques, guide development for cross / future program applicability, collaborate across disciplines to strategize for scalable growth with constant improvement in efficiency and quality.
- Provide accurate content and estimates for software related proposals.
- Provides thought leadership through academic research, publications, and mentorship.
Requirements :
Eligibility Requirements :
Base Salary Range : $160,000 - $195,000, based on team member role and experience
Signing bonus
Company provided health insurance
401K plan upon eligibility
Unlimited vacation time and extensive flexibility
Company and individual incentives quarterly
Relocation assistance
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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