Inversion
Space
SeniorSoftwareEngineer
“Senior Software Engineer at Inversion. Skills: Flight software, Reentry vehicle software, Commanding, Telemetry, Control algorithms, Software development lifecycle. Owning critical software components for a new vehicle, from initial concept though design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Writing and testing software for spacecraft, including drivers, networking, fault management, and attitude control interfaces”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver next-generation capabilities from space; Deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour; Operating through extreme reentry conditions and landing with high precision
Industry & Context.
Position may require occasional extended hours and/or weekend work, ITAR Compliance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience, Typically 5+ years of applicable experience developing software in a systems level language like Rust, C++, or C, Experience working in a Linux development environment, Experience with tools and processes related to software development such as version control, code reviews, issue tracking, and CI/CD environments, Experience building code deployed to real hardware in a compute-restricted environment, Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment, U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , protected individual as defined by 8 U. S. C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience, Prior experience in design and test of qualified aerospace or space-flight software, Hardware in the Loop (HITL) test experience, Experience collaborating with GNC engineers and developing interfaces to sensors (IMUs, GPSs, Star Trackers, etc.), Experience with networking concepts (TCP, UDP, Ethernet, etc.), Experience with low-level communication protocols (CANbus, UART, I2C, RS422/485, etc.)
What You'll Do.
Owning critical software components for a new vehicle
from initial concept though design
Writing and testing software for spacecraft
and attitude control interfaces
Assisting in creating and executing tests
including HITL (hardware in the loop) and HOOTL/SITL (software in the loop) testing
Assisting with the growth and development of the software organization
including conducting interviews and mentoring/onboarding other engineers and interns
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Key member of the Arc Vehicle team; Collaborating with GNC engineers
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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