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Lead Flight Software Engineer, Special Programs

Impulse· Software
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Redondo Beach$150k - $200kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Lead the design, development, integration, and operation of the flight software for high-performance delta-V spacecraft, collaborating with GNC, avionics, propulsion, systems, and mission operations to deliver reliable software for responsive space missions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, integration, and verification of flight software for high-performance space vehicles produced at scale.
  • Architect real-time flight software systems for responsive spacecraft, including command and telemetry, mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management.
  • Develop and integrate software for closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical vehicle systems.
  • Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures, actuator malfunctions, or radiation-induced faults.
  • Mentor and provide technical direction to a team of flight software engineers.
  • Support mission operations and troubleshoot real-time issues during ground integration, environmental testing, and on-orbit operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience developing C/C++ code for embedded systems in aerospace, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience of computer architecture, operating systems, deterministic real-time execution, and embedded networking.
  • Experience with Embedded Linux in mission-critical environments.

Skills

Required:C/C++Embedded LinuxReal-time systems

Benefits

  • long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • medical, vision & dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Aug 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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