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EVONA lists this Lead Flight Software Engineer opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are working with a Space client in the LA area, they are looking for a Flight Sotware Lead to work across developing architecting for the full software stack for an in-space transport vehicle and other space and ground test systems.
You will help drive the overall spacecraft system architecture, execute vehicle design and higher-level performance and communication system trade studies, and implement the spacecraft’s GNC algorithms into software that controls the vehicle systems.
You will actively contribute to the full life cycle of software development, from early architectural decisions and design through to hardware in the loop testing, on-vehicle functionality, and flight operations.
Responsibilities
Write rigorous, high performance code & drive rapid execution and iteration.
Hands-on prototyping, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of simulations, flight algorithms, and hardware in the loop testing
Implement rapidly developed code to support development and testing of avionics, propulsion, electromechanical, and other spacecraft systems
Negotiate requirements by having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutions
Conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant computer science or engineering discipline
Strong understanding of operating systems, data structures, networking protocols, communication standards, and computer architectures
Understanding of modeling and simulation, and software development skills, particularly in C/C++/Python
Proven system engineering and configuration management skills
5+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, Robotics etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in computer science, engineering or physics
Experience writing code for real-time operating systems requiring execution at a deterministic rate
Experience with existing automation-frameworks such as ROS, NASA cFS, or MAX
Experience in a start-up or fast-paced software development environment
Experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations and troubleshooting
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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