Embedded Flight Software Engineer, SME

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Embedded Flight Software Engineer who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a talented Embedded Flight Software Engineer to join our dynamic aerospace team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining firmware and flight software for spacecraft and advanced aerospace systems. You will work hands-on with embedded platforms, real-time operating systems, and mission-critical flight algorithms, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver robust, reliable, and high-performance flight software. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in low-level systems, enjoys building reliable software under strict constraints, and is passionate about contributing directly to aerospace missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
10+ years of professional experience in embedded systems, firmware, or flight software development.
Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, processors, or SoCs common in aerospace or industrial applications.
Hands-on experience with RTOS, firmware development, and low-level programming.
Experience with hardware bring-up, debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers), and embedded toolchains.
Proficiency with version control (Git), build systems, and continuous integration pipelines.
Strong understanding of real-time constraints, deterministic execution, and safe/reliable embedded design principles.
Skills Strong proficiency in C and C++ and familiarity with modern embedded development practices.
Experience with common communication peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART).
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with VxWorks preferred but not required.
Exposure to software development in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and maintain firmware and flight software for spacecraft subsystems and avionics.
Implement features and algorithms supporting flight hardware.
Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal environments.
Design and develop communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, or similar.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards, debug hardware/software interactions, and develop drivers.
Participate in software architecture design, code reviews, and continuous integration efforts.
Develop unit tests, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests, and simulation-based verification.
Support integration, environmental testing, and pre-flight validation.
Contribute to system-level documentation including ICDs, design artifacts, test reports, and operational procedures.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to performance, memory, timing, and reliability in resource-constrained environments.
Communicate project progress, status, and potential issues clearly to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle, adapting to changing requirements and priorities.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.