Argo Space · 2 weeks ago
Flight Software Engineer (All Levels)
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yr
1+ years expArgo Space is focused on developing refuellable in-space transport vehicles and other space systems. They are seeking a Flight Software Engineer to architect the software stack and contribute to the full life cycle of software development, including design, testing, and flight operations.
AerospaceSpace Travel
Hiring Manager
Ryan Carlisle
Responsibilities
Write rigorous, high performance code to support Argo’s high-deltaV, refuellable transport spacecraft to make in-space transportation abundant and affordable
Drive rapid execution and iteration efforts that put our spacecraft in orbit quickly
Hands-on prototyping, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of simulations, flight algorithms, and hardware in the loop testing
Implement rapidly developed code to support development and testing of avionics, propulsion, electromechanical, and other spacecraft systems
Negotiate requirements by having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutions
Conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant computer science or engineering discipline
Capable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstances
Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products
Strong understanding of operating systems, data structures, networking protocols, communication standards, and computer architectures
Understanding of modeling and simulation, and software development skills, particularly in C/C++/Python
Proven system engineering and configuration management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
1+ years of experience designing flight software for spacecraft or similar systems
2+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, etc.)
2+ years of experience designing flight software for spacecraft or similar systems
5+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, etc.)
Preferred
Masters degree in computer science, engineering or physics
Experience writing code for real-time operating systems requiring execution at a deterministic rate
Experience with existing automation-frameworks such as ROS, NASA cFS, or MAX
Experience in a start-up or fast-paced software development environment
Experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations and troubleshooting
Company
Argo Space
Making in-space transportation abundant
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$9.9MKey Investors
Crosslink CapitalType One Ventures
2024-10-03Seed· $7.9M
2023-04-13Pre Seed· $2M
Leadership Team
Kirby Carlisle
Co-Founder
Robert Carlisle
Co-Founder
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