Advanced Space
Software Engineer (5-8 yrs)
About this role
Advanced Space seeks a mid-level Software Engineer with 5-8 years of spacecraft software experience to develop ground and flight software for lunar and deep space missions. The role combines hands-on development with mentoring responsibilities and architectural contributions in a dynamic space technology company based in Westminster, Colorado.
What you'll do
- Develop and debug ground and flight software components for space missions
- Contribute to system architecture decisions and design reviews
- Mentor junior engineers on coding standards and best practices
- Manage CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
- Lead sprint planning for small teams and define software reuse opportunities
- Adapt development processes to fit varying project complexity levels
What they're looking for
- C++ or Python programming
- Spacecraft software systems and mission control expertise
- System architecture and design patterns
- CI/CD pipeline management
- Container technologies (Kubernetes)
- Technical mentoring and leadership
- Agile development methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($114,000-$132,235)
- Signing bonus and quarterly performance bonuses
- Health insurance and 401(k) plan
- Flexible time off policy
- Relocation assistance
- Free snacks and beverages in office
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Advanced Space
Advanced Space develops navigation systems and software for lunar and cislunar space missions, including programs like CAPSTONE and Oracle. The company is hiring spacecraft navigation engineers and software engineers to build flight operations tools, estimation algorithms, and ground/flight software for deep space exploration.
- Website
- advancedspace.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience developing spacecraft or mission control software. What were your key responsibilities and technical contributions?
- Describe a complex architectural decision you made or contributed to. How did you weigh the pros and cons of different approaches?