Flight Software Engineer (All Levels)

Flight Software Engineer (I, II, Senior)As a Flight Software Engineer at Argo, you will be a member of the team architecting the full software stack for Argos refuellable in-space transport vehicles and other space and ground test systems. You will help drive the overall spacecraft system architecture, execute vehicle design and higher-level performance and communication system trade studies, and implement the spacecraft's GNC algorithms into software that controls the vehicle systems. You will actively contribute to the full life cycle of software development at Argo, from early architectural decisions and design through to hardware in the loop testing, on-vehicle functionality, and flight operations.ResponsibilitiesWrite rigorous, high performance code to support Argo's high-deltaV, refuellable transport spacecraft to make in-space transportation abundant and affordableDrive rapid execution and iteration efforts that put our spacecraft in orbit quicklyHands-on prototyping, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of simulations, flight algorithms, and hardware in the loop testingImplement rapidly developed code to support development and testing of avionics, propulsion, electromechanical, and other spacecraft systemsNegotiate requirements by having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutionsConduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellenceQualificationsBachelors degree in relevant computer science or engineering disciplineCapable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstancesTrack record of delivering novel, excellent technical productsStrong understanding of operating systems, data structures, networking protocols, communication standards, and computer architecturesUnderstanding of modeling and simulation, and software development skills, particularly in C/C++/PythonProven system engineering and configuration management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills Engineer I1+ years of experience on university design teams or internships designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, etc.) Engineer II1+ years of experience designing flight software for spacecraft2+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, etc.) Senior Engineer2+ years of experience designing flight software for spacecraft5+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, etc.)Preferred QualificationsMasters degree in computer science, engineering or physicsExperience writing code for real-time operating systems requiring execution at a deterministic rateExperience with existing automation-frameworks such as ROS, NASA cFS, or MAXExperience in a start-up or fast-paced software development environmentExperience with spacecraft on-orbit operations and troubleshooting

Created: 2025-02-19