Qualifications
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the flight software for servicing spacecraft. Your primary responsibilities will include:Taking ownership of work packages or complete future projects focused on Flight Software, which involves:Defining functional breakdowns and high-level requirements, managing technical baselines to ensure project design aligns with project needs.Managing interfaces and requirements pertaining to Avionics and other hardware sections.Providing software architectures and conceptual designs, conducting technical trade-offs, and performing budget and performance calculations.Developing low-level software components (operating systems, system drivers, communication protocols) alongside high-level applications and control algorithms.Formulating development logic, implementation strategies, and verification and validation plans.Ensuring timely, quality, and cost-effective delivery of your work packages.Collaborating with the Bid Manager to develop technical and programmatic sections for Flight Software work packages to submit competitive proposals for future projects.
About the job
At The Exploration Company, we are on the cutting edge of space exploration, dedicated to the design, production, and operation of Nyx, an innovative modular and reusable orbital vehicle. Our vision extends to the refueling of spacecraft in orbit, enabling cargo transport and, in the future, human missions.
We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Flight Software Engineer to spearhead the development of critical embedded software for our upcoming fleet of spacecraft. You will be an integral part of the In-Orbit Services team within our Future Systems Department, collaborating closely with various engineering disciplines and reporting directly to the Principal Engineer of the project.
About The Exploration Company
The Exploration Company is pioneering the future of space travel with Nyx, our modular, reusable orbital vehicle designed for sustainable space operations. We prioritize innovation and collaboration to achieve our ambitious goals in space exploration.
