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Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer

Associates Systems LLC
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2026

Come join our growing team of enterprising engineers paving a way to the next frontier of space transportation. 
This is a full time opportunity with a host of benefits.
All qualified resumes will be responded to in 24hrs or less.
Due to the nature of this work candidates must be a U.S. Citizen

Flight Software Engineer

Design, develop, and test software used to control spacecraft flight systems in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of spacecraft operations and/or astrodynamics

  • Linux server configuration/administration

  • Yocto embedded Linux experience

  • Linux device driver development

  • Rust programming

  • Experience with DoD/USG programs; ability to hold a clearance

Required Skills

  • Strong proficiency in Python, C , and C

  • Linux shell scripting

  • Experience with either NASA cFS or ROS2

  • Ability to work independently

  • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills

Core Responsibilities

  • Validate, test, and extend vendor/open-source software

  • Develop software for spacecraft automation, testing, and on-orbit ops

  • Support anomaly resolution during on-orbit operations

Education

  • BS in Computer Science or related field

  • 5–8 years relevant experience

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