Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer Hot

Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer job at Shield Capital in Herndon VA

Description, duties, responsibilities

HawkEye 360 (HE360) is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer to join the Space team in Herndon Virginia. You will develop flight software that powers our spacecraft and payloads working directly with flight hardware from driver-level code through integrated system functionality. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence mission success by architecting implementing testing and optimizing software that flies on-orbit. Reporting to the Spacecraft Bus Lead youll contribute to critical spacecraft systems including on-board computer flight software (OBC FSW) radio communications command and telemetry and payload operations. This role is ideal for an engineer with proven spacecraft flight software experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex technical problems.Your Main Responsibilities Will BeDesign and implement flight software in C/C++ for critical spacecraft functions including radio communications onboard computer (OBC) systems telemetry command handling payload tasking and autonomous fault protection.Develop and integrate low-level embedded drivers for spacecraft subsystems across RTOS and embedded Linux platformsSupport hardware bring-up and system integration debugging interactions between software processors FPGAs sensors radios and payload electronics.Conduct unit testing integrated software testing and hardware-in-the-loop verification to ensure reliability before launch.Build and maintain Python and C/C++ tools for ground support equipment automated testing workflows and data processing.Analyze on-orbit and ground test data to diagnose issues validate performance and drive continuous system improvements.Optimize software for Low-SWaP (Size Weight and Power) embedded environments focusing on performance efficiency and resource utilization.Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering RF Electrical AI&T and Operations teams to ensure seamless multi-disciplinary integration.Participate in rapid development cycles supporting design reviews code reviews and iterative hardware/software testing.Your Skills And QualificationsEssential education and experience:3+ years of spacecraft flight software development experience on RTOS or embedded Linux platformsStrong Proficiency in C Python and version control (Git).Proven ability to solve complex technical problems with high attention to detail and minimal oversight.Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.B.S. degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field; or equivalent experience.DesirableExperience with spacecraft command and telemetry systems mission operations or satellite bus architecturesRadio communications systems development including software-defined radios or RF payload interfacesHands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging using lab equipment (oscilloscopes logic analyzers signal generators)Knowledge of embedded communication protocols such as CAN SPI I²C RS-422 or similarFPGA development experience particularly with Xilinx Zynq platformsLinux kernel internals and driver developmentExperience with Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ Zynq-7000 or similar SoC platformsFamiliarity with bare-metal microcontrollers or Zephyr RTOSUnderstanding of Yocto/OpenEmbedded for ARM-based embedded Linux systems Experience with GitLab CI or similar Continuous Integration tooWe offer a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus and benefits. We consider many factors when determining salary offers such as candidates work experience education training and skills as well as market and business considerations. We are also open to considering candidates with experience and qualifications at a different level than required in a job posting which may affect the compensation package offered.Salary Range$130000—$175000 USDCompany OverviewHawkEye 360 is equipping defense intelligence and national security leaders with mission-critical signals intelligence to enable faster better decision making. By detecting geolocating and characterizing radio frequency emissions worldwide HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection proprietary signal processing and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.HawkEye 360 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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