Sr Software Engineer, Embedded Flight Software

York Space Systems•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•$145,000 - $245,000•Onsite

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. The role focuses on real-time and embedded Linux-based flight software that enables reliable command, telemetry, networking, and autonomy across on-orbit vehicles. The engineer will contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture and development through integration, testing, and on-orbit support, in a hands-on, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in embedded software development.
Strong proficiency in C/C++.
Experience with embedded Linux systems, including drivers, networking, and system-level debugging.
Experience with deterministic build systems such as Yocto or VxWorks.
Familiarity with networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, and routing concepts.
Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Willingness to work full-time in York Space Systems’ Greenwood Village, Colorado office.
Must be eligible for clearance and able to maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher.
Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in computer science or an engineering-related field.
8 or more 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 protocols.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles, including secure boot, signing, and 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.
Design, develop, and maintain reliable embedded flight software for resource-constrained, safety-critical systems.
Develop and debug multithreaded software, including thread synchronization, interprocess communication, race-condition prevention, and deadlock avoidance.
Integrate software with hardware components, including OBCs, radios, and payloads, in hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and flatsat environments.
Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and mission-level test strategies.
Support on-orbit operations, debugging, and anomaly resolution.
Translate Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system requirements, and hardware specifications into robust software interfaces and implementations.
Collaborate across platform, applications, mission operations, and hardware teams.