Redwire Space · 1 month ago
Contractor - Embedded Software Engineer (willing to consider all levels)
San Jose, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64/hr - $105/hr
5+ years expRedwire Space is a company dedicated to expanding humanity's presence in space. They are seeking a Contractor – Embedded Software Engineer to work collaboratively on the development of innovative satellite solutions, focusing on hardware/software development throughout all phases of the development cycle.
ManufacturingSpace TravelTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain embedded software for spacecraft avionics, RF communications, and command & telemetry subsystems
Implement and integrate software supporting RF transceivers, modems, and encryption hardware for secure data links
Develop command and telemetry processing software including packet routing, protocol handling, and validation
Create and test device drivers and APIs for RF and command & telemetry hardware including crypto interfaces and key management
Perform end-to-end testing of spacecraft command and telemetry pathways from ground to flight hardware
Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system-level simulations to validate encrypted communications performance
Participate in integration and test campaigns including testbed bring-up, anomaly resolution, and verification
Collaborate across RF, software, and systems teams to define interfaces, data formats, and timing requirements
Generate and maintain documentation for software requirements, design, test procedures, and verification
Contribute to flight readiness, ground system demonstrations, and functional validation of RF and command & telemetry subsystems systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field
5+ years of experience developing embedded software for aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems
Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems
Knowledge of RF and command & telemetry subsystems
Familiarity with serial and packet-based interfaces such as RS-422, MIL-STD-1553, CAN, SpaceWire, or Ethernet
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills for integrated systems
Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance
Some limited travel required
Preferred
Master's degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
Experience with flight software development or integration for spacecraft communications systems
Experience with Python or MATLAB for scripting or analysis
Experience with software version control and issue tracking (Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence)
Experience developing on real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, RTEMS, or FreeRTOS
Knowledge of encryption key management systems and secure key handling protocols
Experience with command and telemetry ground systems or mission operations software development
Familiarity with RF link analysis, modulation schemes, and bit error rate testing methods
Hands-on experience performing software integration and system-level verification in lab environments
Experience with encryption devices (e.g., KG-series or Type 1)
Experience with CCSDS Space Link Extension (SLE) or equivalent ground communication systems
Knowledge of autonomy, FDIR, and fault management features related to communications subsystems
Experience developing or using digital twin or HIL environments for C&T; system validation
Experience leading small software teams or supporting integrated product teams (IPTs)
Company
Redwire Space
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is an integrated aerospace and defense company focused on advanced technologies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2025-06-16Post Ipo Equity· $260M
2025-06-13Post Ipo Debt· $90M
2021-09-03Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Peter Cannito
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Al Tadros
Chief Technology Officer
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