Flight Software Director - SV Engineering - Flight Software

York Space Systems•Greenwood Village, CO

35d

About The Position

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board. We are seeking a Director of Flight Software (FSW) who will be responsible for the overall design, development, integration, test, maintenance and configuration management of our space vehicle flight software as well as for managing the team that performs this work. The successful candidate will lead all software engineering activities associated with the delivery of embedded flight software products for turn-key York space mission customers. This assignment includes implementation of functional spacecraft capabilities that fall in areas of command and control, payload integration, space-to-space and space-to-ground communication, data management, fault management, etc. The ideal candidate has experience both developing software and managing software teams, thrives in a highly collaborative environment and enjoys the challenge of creating working solutions from complex, multi-faceted design requirements.

Requirements

BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably with 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in developing and managing aerospace applications
3+ years of recent real-time embedded flight software experience
Experience with C/C++, Python, and Linux
Experience with flight software, telemetry and command software, networking protocols, and satellite space and ground segment operations
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret

Responsibilities

Reports to the VP of Software Engineering (SWE) to communicate FSW product development status, schedule and risk
Defines and implements the FSW product roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer requirements as well as priorities set by the SWE VP and York CTO
Serves as the primary interface to Space Vehicle Engineering Division (SVE), Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T), Mission Operations (MOPS) and Program Management for requirements, product/service delivery and customer satisfaction
Responsible for the quality of FSW resources, products, deliverables, and schedules through all phases of the mission lifecycle
Ensures staff provide first line of support to AI&T and MOPS by investigating and triaging problems then coordinating and communicating the appropriate responses
Develops, documents, implements, maintains and quality-assures FSW-defined best practices and processes within SWE
Builds, mentors, and leads a high-performing FSW team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning while setting clear goals and expectations
Manages a team of FSW Managers, including approving/validating PTO requests, travel requests, time charges; ensuring company policy compliance, holding regular 1:1s with direct reports, managing performance reviews, and supporting career progression sponsorship
Manages FSW communications, collaborations, and leadership events
Leads weekly FSW Executive Report meeting for SWE leadership and other York stakeholders and Weekly FSW Leadership meeting with Team Leads
Manages risk at the FSW Department level
Supports cross-Department product development, integration and test efforts
Leads special projects and performs other duties as directed by the SWE VP and DVP