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Momentus · 1 day ago

Flight Software Engineer

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$140K/yr - $175K/yr
date5+ years exp

Momentus is an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, focusing on the commercialization of space. The Flight Software Engineer will design, develop, and test software for controlling flight systems, working in a fast-paced environment on challenging problems.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation
badNo H1BnoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Validate, test, and extend vendor and/or open source software packages
Develop software applications to support spacecraft automation & testing
Develop software applications to support on-orbit operations
Support on-orbit operations and flight anomaly resolution activities

Qualification

PythonC++CLinux shell scriptingNASA core Flight SystemRobot Operating System 2Linux server configurationYocto embedded LinuxLinux device driversRust programming languageSpacecraft operationsAstrodynamicsTechnical communicationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Extensive knowledge of Python, C++, C
Experience with Linux shell scripting
Experience with either NASA core Flight System (cFS) or Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2)
Ability to work independently
Excellent technical communications skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
BS degree in Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
5-8 years relevant experience
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required

Preferred

Knowledge of spacecraft operations and/or astrodynamics
Familiar with Linux server configuration and administration
Experience with the Yocto embedded Linux environment
Experience with developing Linux device drivers
Experience with the Rust programming language
Previous experience working on DoD and other USG development and deployment programs
Ability to hold and maintain a USG Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short and long term disability
Life insurance
Flexible PTO
11 paid holidays
Sick time
Paid parental leave

Company

Momentus

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Momentus is a commercial space company providing satellite buses, in-space transportation, hosted payloads, and in-orbit services.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://momentus.space

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$177.12M
Key Investors
J.J. Astor & Co.Space Infrastructures VenturesPrime Movers Lab
2025-10-14Post Ipo Equity· $7M
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $4M
2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Rob Schwarz
CTO
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Eric Williams
CFO
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