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Argo Space · 2 days ago

Flight Software Engineer (II, Senior)

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $200K/yr

2+ years exp

Argo Space is a company focused on architecting software for refuellable in-space transport vehicles. The Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for developing the software stack, driving spacecraft system architecture, and implementing GNC algorithms for vehicle control.

AerospaceSpace Travel

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

C/C++/PythonFlight software designSystem engineeringReal-time operating systemsModelingSimulationFlexibility in directionConfiguration managementCommunicationExperience in fast-paced environment

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 (Engineer II)

2+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, etc.) (Engineer II)

2+ years of experience designing flight software for spacecraft or similar systems (Senior Engineer)

5+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, etc.) (Senior Engineer)