Flight Software Engineer II
Quantum Space1 month ago
Rockville, MD, USA +2 moreMid Level
Base Salary
$100k - $150k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop flight and payload software for embedded spacecraft systems running VxWorks and Linux.
- Debug and integrate software with hardware subsystems across communication interfaces and protocols.
- Implement subsystem behaviors, command sequences, scheduling logic, and autonomous spacecraft behaviors.
- Collaborate with avionics, payload, propulsion, GNC, mission operations, and ground software teams.
- Support hardware-in-the-loop testing, system integration, and functional verification.
- Document software behaviors, interfaces, and workflows for cross-functional engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience with C++ or another object-oriented programming language.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, testing, and automation.
- Strong Linux development experience, including shell scripting, networking/IP, serial/UART interactions, and system-level debugging.
- Experience with Git and Git-based workflows such as GitLab.
- Ability to understand and contribute to a large, previously developed codebase.
- Preferred qualifications include 5+ years of C++ experience, flight or spacecraft software development, embedded systems, Docker or other containerization tools, spacecraft interfaces, Rocket Lab MAX FSW, and VxWorks or other RTOS experience.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $100,000–$150,000, equity, medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing.
- Role is based in Rockville, Maryland; Hawthorne, California; or Denver, Colorado.
- Full-time offers generally include competitive equity grants.