Embedded Software Engineer Senior - SW Engineering - Flight Software

York Spaces Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

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About The Position

York Space Systems is seeking a Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and deliver mission-critical software for spacecraft systems. This role focuses on real-time and embedded Linux-based flight software, enabling reliable command, telemetry, networking, and autonomy across on-orbit vehicles. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong systems thinking who can operate across the full lifecycle—from architecture and development through integration, test, and on-orbit support. Not all skills below are required, we encourage you to apply if you have an interest in learning!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Experience with embedded Linux systems (drivers, networking, system-level debugging)
• Experience with deterministic build systems such as Yocto or VxWorks
• Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, routing concepts)
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Must be clearance eligible and ability to maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher
• Love space!

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in computer science or engineering related field
• 8+ years of experience working with software, network infrastructure, and data transport protocols in space
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems
• Experience with spacecraft, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
• Knowledge of real-time systems and deterministic software design
• Familiarity with CCSDS, DTN, or space communication protocol
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles (secure boot, signing, key management)
• Experience supporting on-orbit operations or live systems
• Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems
• Build and maintain networking and data transport layers between onboard subsystems and ground interfaces
• Integrate software with hardware components (OBCs, radios, payloads) in HITL and flatsat environments
• Develop and execute test strategies (unit, integration, system, and mission-level testing)
• Support on-orbit operations, debugging, and anomaly resolution
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements, and interface definitions
• Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines, build systems, and release processes
• Collaborate across platform, applications, mission ops, and hardware teams
• Experience with HITL, flatsat, or system-level test environments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees