Flight Software Engineer at Quantum Space
Rockville, MD 20852, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Sep, 25

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Computer Science, Mil Std 1553, C++, Operating Systems, Vxworks, Ethernet, Lvds, Computer Engineering

Industry

Computer Software/Engineering

Description

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.
We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to support development of onboard software for our growing fleet of spacecraft. This role will be focused on developing, testing, and maintaining embedded flight software running on spacecraft hardware. The ideal candidate is experienced, self-driven, comfortable working independently, and eager to work across a broad stack of real-time and application-layer code.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

  • Design, implement, and maintain embedded flight software in C++ and Python
  • Work within a Linux-based development environment, handling tasks such as environment setup, shell scripting, and serial interface communication
  • Develop software features, unit tests, and documentation aligned with mission requirements and Agile sprints
  • Interact with spacecraft subsystems through industry-standard protocols and interfaces
  • Contribute to containerized workflows using Docker and support software CI/CD practices with Git and GitLab
  • Support the ongoing development and debugging of existing codebases
  • Take ownership of software tasks on flight program with a high degree of autonomy, managing your own schedule and execution cadence
  • Participate in flight software design reviews, integration efforts, and test campaigns

NICE-TO-HAVE EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in C++ or similar languages
  • Experience developing flight software or other software used in a spaceflight context
  • Background in embedded systems development
  • Familiarity with interface standards like I2C, RS-422/RS-485, LVDS, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, and Ethernet
  • Experience working with MAX FSW
  • Experience with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems (RTOS), particularly in spacecraft applications
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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