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Outpost · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer

positionLos Angeles, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $220K/yr
date6+ years exp

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with all aspects of the Outpost software stack and collaborate closely with avionics hardware engineers and GNC specialists to create efficient solutions for spacecraft development.

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Hiring Manager
Neptali C.
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Responsibilities

Design and develop all flight, ground, & operations software for Outpost missions
Work cross functionally with all other disciplines (GNC, Power, Propulsion, and Thermal) to support algorithm implementation and integration into the software
Write quality bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C/C++
Develop driver-level code to interface with sensors and actuators onboard the vehicle
Own the complete lifecycle of software development, from design, testing, to integration
Conduct bring-up activities in SITL and HITL environments to test avionics & software integration

Qualification

C++Spacecraft software engineeringEmbedded systemsFAA Part 450 complianceGNC integrationSafety-critical softwareComputer architecturePythonSerial protocolsDockerGitCMakeGNU toolsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another related field
Experience with FAA Part 450 commercial space launch and reentry licensing requirements
Minimum of 6 years of spacecraft software engineering or software development experience in C++ or a similar language
Work on-site in Playa Vista, CA
You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Experience writing flight software that has flown in space
Experience writing safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications
Strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems
Experience integrating GNC algorithms into FSW
Extensive spacecraft software development experience across a range of languages (e.g. C++/Python)
Hands-on experience with serial protocols such as UART, CAN, I2C, SPI, and/or Ethernet(TCP/UDP)
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
Familiarity with Docker, Git, CMake, and GNU tools
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively

Benefits

Incentive Equity
Annual Performance-Based Bonus
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
PTO
401k with Company match
Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee

Company

Outpost

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Outpost is a logistics company that uses a platform that launches on commercial rockets and glides back from orbit to deliver tons of cargo.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://outpost.space/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$32.5M
Key Investors
Moonshots Capital
2024-12-01Grant· $18.5M
2024-09-15Seed· $6.9M
2022-08-30Seed· $7.1M

Leadership Team

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Jason Dunn
Co-Founder and CEO
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Amir Blachman
President
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