Turion Space · 1 week ago
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $223K/yr
4+ years expTurion Space is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and testing software for spacecraft systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements are met.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and own critical flight software solutions for spacecraft and satellite systems
Provide support for flight software during mission operations. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations
Support and mentor a team of dedicated flight software engineers
Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality. Write simulation code and perform integration and system-level testing to ensure software meets specifications
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Systems, Hardware, Mission Operations, etc.) to ensure communication and functionality across disciplines
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing new software standards, processes, and best practices
Qualification
Required
4+ years of applicable experience with embedded systems programming
C/C++ proficiency mandatory
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test embedded software from scratch
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Ability and desire to mentor and advise junior team members in a collaborative environment
Preferred
6+ years of experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions
Familiarity and Experience with Linux and shell command-line tools
Commonly used spacecraft communications standards and protocols, including CCSDS, CAN, Ethernet/IP, and SPI
Embedded operating systems, (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.), file systems and boot-loaders
NASA's Core Flight System (cFS), F Prime (F'), or other embedded software frameworks
Software development tools such as Git, GTest, Python
Experience writing and testing complex, high reliability software which interfaces with external hardware components
Benefits
Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company
Turion Space
Turion Space designs, builds, and operates DROID satellites to address pressing national security needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital
2024-12-02Series A· $20M
2022-03-01Seed· $1.5M
2021-09-01Seed· $6.2M
Leadership Team
P
Patryk Wiatr
Co-Founder & CIO
T
Tyler James Pierce
Co-Founder, President
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