Flight Software EngineerDepartment SoftwareEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 120000 - 180000 yearDescriptionAs a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse you will be responsible for the design development and integration of the software that powers our Space Vehicles. You will work closely with avionics engineers GNC engineers propulsion engineers and other cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability high-performance software for in-space transportation.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design implementation integration and verification of software forGuidance Navigation and Control GNC algorithmsCommand and telemetry handlingMission sequencing autonomy and fault managementClosed-loop control of propulsion attitude control and other time-critical systemsImplement features for Impulses real-time flight software framework to meet deterministic performance requirements in space environments.Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures actuator malfunctions or radiation-induced faults.Direct and participate in code reviews ensuring compliance with software safety reliability and maintainability standards.Support mission operations and troubleshoot real-time issues during ground integration environmental testing and on-orbit operations.Minimum QualificationsBachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related degrees 4 years writing CC code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind robot car drone spacecraft etcDemonstrated understanding of computer architecture operating systems data structures and computer networkingExperience with Real Time Operating Systems RTOS or with Embedded LinuxExperience using version control test cases and other software best practicesPreferred Skills and ExperienceProven track record delivering flight software for spacecraft- including launch vehicles OTVs upper stages or other in-space propulsion systems.Familiarity with NASA cFS ROS2 or custom middleware for space applications.Expertise in designing software for deterministic timing and hard real-time constraints.Participation in successful integration testing launch and mission operations of a space vehicle.Additional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401k retirement plan. Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident green card holder an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.