Strategic Software Development Engineer

York Space Systems • Greenwood Village, CO

4d • $110,000 - $190,000 • Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems is seeking talented, cross-domain software engineers for a strategic development team focused on rapid prototyping and advanced development across York’s software portfolio. This team operates ahead of program need, proving out new capabilities, de-risking emerging technology, and maturing prototypes for transition into production programs. The scope spans full stack web development, onboard embedded and real-time software, ground and cloud applications and tooling, and autonomy and machine learning. This role is for engineers who want to work across different software layers, potentially writing real-time embedded code, building full stack tools, and developing autonomy or ML components within a single quarter. The focus is on range, judgment, and the ability to reach a working demonstration, with engineers owning problems end-to-end, selecting appropriate tools, and handing off mature prototypes for production.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field; advanced degree is a plus
• 3+ years in software engineering or software related application
• Proven track record developing and delivering aerospace software, and taking prototypes through to production
• Cross-domain range: depth in at least one of embedded/real-time, full stack, or autonomy/ML — and the ability and appetite to work across the others
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python, C#, and Linux; experience with Rust, modern other web/cloud stacks, ROS 2, cFS, or ML frameworks a plus
• A bias toward working software and demonstrations over process; comfort with ambiguity and self-direction
• Fast learner who picks up unfamiliar stacks, domains, and problem spaces quickly
• Aerospace, robotics, or other real-time or safety-relevant experience a plus, but not required
• Active Secret clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree is a plus
• Experience with Rust, modern other web/cloud stacks, ROS 2, cFS, or ML frameworks a plus
• Aerospace, robotics, or other real-time or safety-relevant experience a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Prototype and build software across embedded, full stack, and autonomy to prove out new capabilities quickly
• Take problems from concept to working demonstration, then to production-ready handoffs as they mature
• Pick the right tools, framework, and architecture for the job — and learn new ones as needed
• Partner with program and engineering teams to transition proven prototypes into York's production programs
• Contribute to the team's lightweight engineering practices; write code and documentation clean enough for others to adopt
• Explore emerging technology — autonomy, ML, modern tooling — and turn it into something that addresses a real mission need
• Ship demonstrations and take direct ownership of your work in a small team with minimal overhead

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

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