Flight Software Engineer

This is why you are going to love this role: As a Flight Software Engineer, you are responsible for the design, implementation, and evolution of onboard flight software for Dcubed USA’s payloads and spacecraft. You will define robust flight software architectures, covering mission logic, modes, data handling, communications, and autonomy, taking into account the constraints of space operations. You will work closely with the global avionics team, including avionics hardware engineers, systems engineering, and project management to ensure reliable, testable, and mission-ready software. What you will be doing: Design and own the flight software architecture for payloads and spacecraft systems Define software concepts of operations (ConOps), mission modes, and state machines Implement flight software covering: mission logic and mode handling (safe mode, commissioning, nominal, debugging, etc.); data acquisition, handling, storage, and downlink, command handling and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR); interfaces to avionics hardware, sensors, and actuators Adapt and extend vendor-provided onboard computer software, and progressively reduce reliance on proprietary stacks Define software interfaces and abstractions in close collaboration with avionics colleagues Provide recommendations to systems engineering Support software testing, debugging, and validation in the lab and during integration Define software-related documentation, interfaces, and test procedures Act as the primary technical owner for all flight software activities within the avionics team This is what you will bring to the table / must-haves: Education: MSc in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or related field 2-5 years of professional experience in flight software, embedded software, or spacecraft software Experience developing software for space, aerospace, or other safety-critical systems Experience working in small few-people teams Technologies Structure programming (C/C++ / Python / CMake) with git, testing frameworks, CI Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers Experience with CAN, RS-485, Ethernet and other common avionics data interfaces Understanding of space software constraints Fluent English Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be a US person (citizen or Green Card holder/permanent resident, or protected individual). Compensation and Benefits Salary range:$120,000 – $140,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications) Competitive health insurance (medical, vision, dental) Flexible PTO and sick leave Discounted Pet Health Insurance 401(k), plus company matching Generous parental leave Hybrid work flexibility when applicable Premium Coffee and Beverage Bar at the office Dog friendly office environment Team events Opportunities for professional growth with a rapidly scaling aerospace company Equal Opportunity Employer Dcubed is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.