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Senior Flight Software Engineer – GNC Focused

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1-10Since 2019H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

133 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishPythonRTOS

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain Scout’s flight software on flight hardware to meet mission requirements. • Contribute to the development of algorithms for onboard motion control, space target tracking, own ship awareness, fault detection/recovery, and GNC methods. • Translate GNC algorithms into flight-ready software, ensuring efficiency, robustness, and adherence to coding standards. • Integrate sensor models (IMUs, star trackers, GPS, etc.) and actuator models (thrusters, reaction wheels, control moment gyros) into GNC systems. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate flight software and GNC into spacecraft design and mission operations. • Perform verification and validation of flight software for performance and reliability in operational environments. • Drive system-level architecture for GNC-related features, ensuring compliance with mission and system constraints. • Document and maintain software development processes and support end-to-end mission requirements. • Participate in hardware/software-in-the-loop (H/SITL) software testing and simulation activities to validate flight software performance and GNC functions. • Assist with mission planning, anomaly resolution, and post-flight data analysis.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience developing and deploying software for space systems.
  • Background in spacecraft mission operations or SDA/GNC systems.
  • Strong programming skills in modern C++ and Python.
  • Expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software architecture for embedded systems.
  • Experience with software verification and validation processes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Solid understanding of spacecraft control theory, estimation techniques (e.g., Kalman filtering), and orbital mechanics.
  • Eligible to hold a security clearance.

Benefits

  • Open Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability plans
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Education Reimbursement

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