Engineering Manager, Flight Software

Our client is seeking a Flight Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of embedded flight software for mission-critical space systems. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management, offering the opportunity to shape architecture, guide development, and ensure successful system integration and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of 3–4 software engineers (40% people management, 60% technical leadership).
• Architect and implement reliable, fault-tolerant flight software.
• Develop command and control software for spacecraft operations and payloads.
• Lead and contribute to testing efforts, including unit and system-level automated tests.
• Maintain clear documentation for software interfaces and operations.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration with spacecraft and ground systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years in high-reliability software development.
• 2 years managing software engineers (hiring, mentoring, performance reviews).
• 2 years of technical leadership (requirements, design, testing).
• Proficiency in Rust or Modern C for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of processor architecture and performance optimization.
• Experience with Agile development, source control, and documentation tools.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Background in flight software, robotics, or autonomous systems.
• Experience with fault-critical systems and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in Python, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with embedded ARM development (Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal).
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces (Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe).
• Experience managing software product lines.