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Xona · 1 day ago

Flight Software Engineer

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Xona is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and optimize onboard software for their satellites. This hands-on role involves creating flight software components, collaborating with hardware engineering, and ensuring robust software methodologies as the satellite constellation grows.

AerospaceGPSInformation ServicesNavigationSatellite CommunicationSoftware

Hiring Manager

Steph Valenzuela

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and optimize embedded flight software for satellite subsystems, writing production-quality code daily

Execute comprehensive full-system test campaigns, emphasizing detailed hardware/software interface validation

Collaborate closely with Integration & Test (I&T), hardware engineering, and operations teams to implement robust software interfaces, manage fault conditions, and develop effective mitigation strategies

Continuously improve software components and integration procedures, contributing to long-term reliability and scalability

Translate complex operational workflows into clear technical documentation, ensuring maintainability and knowledge transfer

Optimize software performance, stability, and resilience, enhancing spacecraft operational reliability

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingReal-time operating systemsSoftware testing methodologiesFault detectionRecoveryCommunication protocolsAnalytical skillsDebugging skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Strong proficiency in writing embedded software in C/C++ on real-time operating systems (RTOS) or space-focused software frameworks (e.g., cFS, F', TASTE)

Solid understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices

Demonstrated experience with full-system testing and software/hardware interface validation

Proven experience implementing communication protocols and interfaces (e.g., CAN, RS-422/485, Ethernet)

Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities and collaborative teamwork skills