Flight Software
Los Angeles
Job Description Job Description This company was founded under the belief manufacturing in zero-gravity is critical to unlocking new materials and products. With rockets becoming reusable, they believe the next fundamental step in the commercialization of the cosmos is using microgravity to manufacture high value materials that require microgravity and deliver them home to Earth-sized markets. They are actively working on spacecraft and technologies to make this possible and expand humanity’s manufacturing capabilities.
At this company, you’ll have the opportunity to work at the intersection of ambition and experience. This team has all worked in aerospace and honed their crafts in the trenches of major established companies. Your work will be valued and evaluated by launch-proven leaders who’ve chosen to apply their talents to manufacturing in space.
While their vision is big, the steps to get there are technically reasonable and operationally feasible. Their conops are clear and use cases have been proven out over decades of ISS-based research and development.
Join this company to leverage space for business!
Responsibilities:
Develop reliable flight software to determine how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission
Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration
Requirements:
Teamwork, communication, and problem solving in a collaborative environment
Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems
Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C and C++
Build highly reliable and available software systems
Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent practical experience.
At least three years of software development experience.
Experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages, such as C, C++, Python.
Nice to Haves:
Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems.
Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Solid working knowledge of math and physics.
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
Logistical Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) the candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
This is not a remote position
Benefits Included:
Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to working by your side
Working in Torrance, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities
Equity in a fully funded space startup that is about to go through massive growth
Company parties and generally a fun atmosphere
401(k)
Unlimited PTO
Health insurance
Lunch and snacks provided on site. Dinners twice a week for those working late.
Maternity / Paternity leave
Company Description:
This position is a direct hire, permanent placement for a client of AdAstra.
AdAstra's mission is building thriving teams within elite aerospace organizations.
Our commitment is to curate and close premier talent for our partners, achieved via specialized technical screening, personalized culture assessment, and high-touch candidate engagement. We are motivated to foster boundless team satisfaction and catalyze innovation for future generations, enabling inconceivable technology from Earth, to the stars.
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