Flight Software Systems Engineer

York Spaces Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

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About The Position

York Space Systems is seeking a Flight Software Systems Engineer to enable design, development, test, and delivery of 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
• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency with Atlassian JIRA
• Prior experience with software development ticket management, requirement management frameworks
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues
• Proficiency in C/C++, Git/Gitlab (or other code repository management tooling)
• Must have the ability to independently navigate source code, in order to correlate requirements, developed capabilities, and human interfaces for operations
• Must be clearance eligible and ability to maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher
• Love space!

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, routing concepts)
• Experience with spacecraft, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
• Experience with embedded Linux systems (drivers, networking, system-level debugging)
• Knowledge of real-time systems and deterministic software design
• Familiarity with CCSDS, DTN, or space communication protocols
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles (secure boot, signing, key management)
• Experience supporting on-orbit operations or live systems
• Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Derive requirements for embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems
• Support development planning with FSW management and vehicle systems engineering activities in a cross functional team
• Integrate software with hardware components (on board computers, radios, payloads) in Hardware In The Loop (HITL) and simulated 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
• Collaborate across platform, applications, mission ops, and hardware teams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level