Senior Flight Software Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to support Umbra’s Mission Solutions business unit in developing requirements, designing software architecture, writing code, and overseeing system integration and testing. You will also provide expert guidance in software design, code development, peer reviews, documentation, and integration with flight hardware, including unit testing. This is a unique opportunity to design and implement new features and capabilities that enhance Umbra’s existing software baseline, tailored to meet specialized Mission Solutions program needs. The ideal candidate is a solution-driven problem solver, an exceptional communicator, and possesses a strong systems-thinking mindset to drive innovation in spacecraft software development. Our aim is to hire this position to work in our Arlington, VA office or Reston, VA office (coming soon). This opportunity is contingent upon award of a federal government contract.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 8-10+ years of proven experience in high-reliability software development.
- 5+ years in developing concurrent and asynchronous code.
- Demonstrated leadership of software execution for a satellite bus.
- Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required.
- Strong background in embedded software development, including experience with Rust or C/C++.
- Experience programming with SoC architectures in Linux.
- Experience with Ethernet networking, TCP/IP, and IPSec.
- Experience with cyber security and NSA approved crypto.
- Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of proven experience in high-reliability software development.
- Strong understanding of processor architecture, with the ability to optimize code for performance and memory usage.
- Experience programming on embedded ARM cores supporting SoC architectures in Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.
- Familiarity with Python programming.
- Knowledge of hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, and PCIe.
- Experience with software used in autonomous, fault-critical systems.
- Background in developing, deploying, and maintaining software product lines.
- Experience with space system development, including space and ground segments.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant flight and payload software.
- Architect and implement software solutions to meet high-level system requirements while managing interfaces with multiple spacecraft subsystems and ground systems hardware.
- Create and maintain documentation for software operation and interfaces with other system components.
- Develop & test command and control software for spacecraft flight operations and payload electronics.
- Participate in and contribute to test campaigns, from unit-level testing to automated system and subsystem-level testing.
- Present high level technical concepts simply and clearly to non-technical audiences.
- Take on additional professional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
- Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
- 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
- Stock Options
- Free parking in office building or Transit is reimbursed
- Free lunch daily in office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
