Rocket Software Development Manager

1 day ago


Long Beach, California, United States Relativity Space Full time
Aerospace Systems Architect

About Relativity Space

We push the boundaries of aerospace technology with our cutting-edge approach to rocket design, manufacturing, and flight operations. Our vision is to create humanity's industrial base on Mars, enabling interplanetary life and expansion of the human experience.

About the Role

This Senior Flight Software Engineer will lead the development of flight software from requirements gathering to commissioning and support of test and launch operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of real-time embedded software development and expertise in Rust, C++, and/or other system languages.

  • Design and develop flight software that meets system and performance requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate complex algorithms for vehicle ascent and re-entry, descent and landing.
  • Develop and maintain testing infrastructure, including HITL and HOOTL, and physics and fluid sims.
  • Mentor junior engineers and define processes to optimize team productivity.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of production development experience in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering).

  • Deep understanding of real-time embedded software development and expertise in Rust, C++, and/or other system languages.
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating system concepts, including memory management, CPU shielding, and scheduling.
  • Experience with software development processes, including source control, bug tracking, and CI/CD.

Compensation

$165,000 - $211,000 USD annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package and equity opportunities.



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