Senior Flight Software Engineer

3 weeks ago

Irvine, California, United States Turion Space Full time
Senior Flight Software Engineer

Department: Vehicle / Ground Software

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, California

Reporting To: James Roach

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that flight software meets performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop flight software for spacecraft and satellite systems. Implement algorithms and control systems to manage spacecraft operations.
  • Architect flight software solutions to solve complex operational challenges in a rigorous manner.
  • Lead and mentor a team of dedicated flight software engineers.
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality. Perform integration and system-level testing to ensure software meets specifications.
  • Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues. Optimize software to ensure efficient operation and minimal resource usage.
  • Work with hardware engineers and systems engineers to integrate flight software with spacecraft hardware and systems. Ensure seamless communication and functionality between software and hardware components.
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals. Ensure documentation is accurate and complies with company standards.
  • Provide support for flight software during mission operations. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, and mission planners, to address and resolve software-related issues.
  • Continuously improve software standards and best practices at Turion.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent experience in the field.
  • 4+ years experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.
  • Experience with embedded systems programming. C/C++ proficiency mandatory.
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test embedded software from scratch.
  • Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed on rare occasions.
  • Experience with Linux and shell command-line tools.
  • Demonstrated capability to act as a leader on a small fast moving team.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Familiarity with commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS, CAN, Ethernet/IP, SPI.
  • 6+ years experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.
  • Experience writing drivers for interfacing with hardware.
  • Experience working with operating systems, file systems, and bootloaders.
  • Experience testing embedded software for complex high reliability applications.
  • Experience with NASA's Core Flight System (cFS).
  • Experience with other tools/languages such as Yocto, Python, Git, GTest, Bash etc.
  • A love for small fast-paced teams and fast-moving organizations.
ITAR Requirements:
  • This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
  • Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by 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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

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