Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


Mountain View, California, United States Qualified Technical Services Full time

Work Location: Qualified Technical Services - Temporarily Remote

Minimum Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

JOB DESCRIPTION - Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

At Qualified Technical Services, we are at the forefront of innovation in autonomous systems. Our focus is on advancing the capabilities of spacecraft through intelligent coordination and autonomy. We recognize that the future of space exploration relies on distributed systems that ensure reliability, resilience, and seamless interaction among multiple spacecraft.

Our team is dedicated to developing the foundational infrastructure that enables autonomous operations in space. We foster an environment of collaboration and creativity, where each team member takes ownership of their area while contributing to the collective success of the project.

***Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident***

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive trade studies to analyze and propose effective solutions to complex challenges.
  • Engage in the design and development of autonomy algorithms.
  • Support the implementation of multi-fidelity hardware-in-the-loop simulations for numerous spacecraft.
  • Integrate realistic hardware constraints and capabilities into the simulation framework.
  • Create essential documentation, including design specifications, interface definitions, and testing reports.
  • Execute unit and integration testing, along with code review processes.

Tools Utilized:

  • MATLAB
  • C++14, C++ templates, C++ standard & C++ Boost libraries, CMake, GTest
  • Python, Numpy, Pandas, Poetry
  • Atlassian Software Development Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
REQUIREMENTS - Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

Education: B.S. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

Experience: 6+ years of relevant experience

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
  • Knowledge of decentralized control and estimation techniques.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB.
  • A strong enthusiasm for emerging technologies and a desire to apply development expertise to research challenges.
  • Understanding of best practices in development, testing, and integration.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with Core Flight Software (cFS) or comparable flight software.
  • Experience in orbital mechanics simulation (STK, GMAT, etc.).
  • Proficient in C/C++ programming.
  • Knowledge of optimization methodologies.

Qualified Technical Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We prioritize hiring and promoting individuals based solely on their qualifications for the position. Our goal is to maintain a work environment that encourages productivity and supports each employee's ability to perform at their best. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment and expect all employees to contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.



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