Lead Embedded Flight Software Engineer

5 days ago

San Antonio, TX, United States X-Bow Systems Full time

X-Bow Systems is looking to fill a Lead Embedded Flight Software Engineer position to own the flight software effort for X-Bow's family of solid propellant launch vehicles from initial concept and requirements definition, through implementation, testing, and flight operations. Additionally, opportunities exist to own or support other key launch vehicle systems including avionics, cabling, and ordnance.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and test an embedded flight software framework for a series of controlled launch vehicles
  • Grow and lead a software team at a growing launch vehicle provider
  • Flight software requirements definition and modular architecture development
  • Selection and configuration of computing hardware, operating system, external libraries, and other hardware/software trade studies
  • Implementation of software/middleware interfaces to communicate with devices such as sensors, actuators, radios, FPGAs/microprocessors, and power bus controllers.
  • Flight software development and implementation
  • Software Validation and Verification Methodologies standardization
  • Participate in design and standup of hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) lab
  • Contribute to an ongoing hardware selection process alongside other stakeholders (GNC, Avionics, Systems) to define, select, and source hardware
  • Support launch vehicle integration, test, and flight operations
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 15 years of directly related industry experience
  • Background in embedded software engineering for aerospace applications
    • C/C++ preferred
    • Ability to identify and tailor appropriate computing hardware for the application
    • Familiarity with real-time operating systems (FREERTOS, Zephyr, VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity)
  • Experience creating software interfaces and device drivers for serial communications (RS-232/422/485), Ethernet (TCP/UDP), and other communication interfaces
  • Software Unit Test Suites
  • Version control (git, svn, or similar. Git preferred)
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems during operational events
  • Ability to work in small collaborative teams, turning high level goals into detailed designs and operational products
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Ability to complete assignments with little or no supervision
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
Additional Attributes that will be Considered for Position Selection:
  • Experience with Atlassian software - Confluence and Jira
  • Demonstrated past ownership of embedded aerospace software through entire life cycle
  • Avionics systems engineering experience
  • Experience developing simulation environments for flight software test campaigns
  • Desire to support or own other key launch vehicle systems which require similar capabilities, including:
  • Avionics (Flight Computers, Navigation Hardware, Power, etc.)

What We Offer:

- The chance to work on groundbreaking projects in the aerospace industry

- A collaborative and inclusive work environment with flexible and remote options

- Opportunities for career growth and development

- Competitive compensation and benefits

General Disclosure: X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc. is based on 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.

Thank you for your interest in joining X-Bow Launch Systems, Inc., the space revolution on a solid foundation

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