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Principal Flight Software Engineer I

EVONA
Denver, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

Our exciting Space client develops and pioneers out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. They take pride in their dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows them to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, we have a place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our client's team.


In this position, you will be responsible for low-level and high-level software products through all phases of the development process. Key projects will include satellite flight software as well as mission data and operations systems for space missions. Our client's goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers’ ability to rapidly integrate our products into their systems.


As a member of our client's software team, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support. The ideal candidate will have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), and user interfaces with an emphasis on applications and data management. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and high-reliability qualification, as well as software engineering and software project management practices.


The successful candidate will present engineering design review materials to our customers and executive team, as well as participate in proposal-writing efforts. As such, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As a technical leader, design and implement software to build and integrate mission systems including satellites, ground stations, and mission operations centers.
  • Architect, design, develop, code, test, debug, and document space system software.
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing expertise on space software systems.
  • Review code and system designs.
  • Analyze code for efficiency, stability, and scalability.
  • Integrate and validate new product designs.
  • Provide expert guidance to direct product design.
  • Support software quality assurance and optimize I/O performance.
  • Provide post-production/in-orbit customer support.
  • Interface with hardware design and development engineers.
  • Mentor junior team members.
  • Assess third-party and open-source software.


JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum of 9 years of industry experience in software development with a Bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 7 years with a Masters.
  • Experience in developing multiple flight software systems
  • Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of software systems and hardware (such as motors, power distribution units, etc.).
  • Programming experience in C or C .
  • Experience in interfacing a variety of open-source software to create an integrated system.
  • Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review.
  • Excellent understanding of multi-threaded applications and resource management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with products for aerospace applications.
  • Experience with satellite operations or mission data systems, including COSMOS.
  • Experience with NASA's cFS flight software framework.
  • Adequate knowledge of reading electronics schematics and component data sheets.
  • Experience with ARM processors and fully-featured microcontrollers.
  • Experience in design and development of a Software Development Kit (SDK).


LOCATION

Onsite, 5 days per week in Denver, CO, United States.


COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary equity full benefits.


If you are interested, then please apply today.

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