Embedded Flight Software Engineer

You’ll work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment with avionics, propulsion, GNC, and integration teams, building software that must perform flawlessly in orbit. In this role, your code will connect flight computers to thrusters, sensors, and telemetry—playing a direct role in mission success.

Embedded Flight Software Engineer
Location: Broomfield, CO 80021
Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3+ days onsite per week)

We’re hiring an Embedded Flight Software Engineer to develop and maintain the software that powers spacecraft systems. In this role, your code will connect flight computers to thrusters, sensors, and telemetry—playing a direct role in mission success.

You’ll work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment with avionics, propulsion, GNC, and integration teams, building software that must perform flawlessly in orbit. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys low-level coding, hardware bring-up, and solving complex real-time challenges.

Key Responsibilities

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  Develop embedded software in C/C++ for ARM microcontrollers
  
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  Implement telemetry, command handling, control loops, and fault management
  
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  Debug and integrate software with avionics and subsystem hardware
  
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  Contribute to in-orbit update mechanisms and test environments
  

Qualifications

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  Strong embedded development experience (C/C++, RTOS, hardware bring-up)
  
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  Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN, RS-422/485, etc.)
  
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  Hands-on debugging and integration with real hardware
  
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  Bachelor’s in Computer, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  

Compensation & Benefits

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  Salary range: $130,000 – $160,000
  
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  Equity participation
  
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  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid insurance
  
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  Unlimited PTO
  

We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply - even if every box isn’t checked for what you are looking for or what is required.

PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.