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Work closely with avionics, GNC, and systems engineers to bring the vehicle from concept to flight.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild mission operations software — ground tools for real-time mission planning, execution, monitoringDevelop and integrate flight software for the vehicle, architecture through test and flight readinessDevelop ground software services for telemetry, commanding, visualizationWrite embedded software for flight computers, sensors, actuatorsCollaborate with avionics, propulsion, GNC teams on software interfaces and data modelsContribute to flight software CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, simulation environmentsSupport SIL/HIL testing, environmental testing, flight campaignsQualificationsB.S. in CS, CE, EE, or related technical/physics disciplinePrior experience with mission ops software, ground software, or telemetry/command systemsExperience with space systems — rovers, satellites, launch vehicles, or similarFamiliarity with embedded software for real-time/safety-critical systems (aerospace, robotics, automotive, or similar)Exposure to DevOps for embedded systems, automated testing pipelinesFamiliarity with HIL testing, fault tolerance, safety-critical standardsComfortable working independently in small, fast-moving teamsRequirementsOn-site Torrance, CA — no remote/hybridU.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain/hold active TS/SCI clearance","company":"Ace Partners","rawCompany":"ace partners","city":"Carson","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-11T11:51:03.669Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Founding Flight Software Engineer","description":"Founding Flight Software EngineerClarson, CA - on-site only (no remote/hybrid)$160,000–$250,000 + equity + benefitsAerospace / National Security SpaceAbout the OpportunityEarly-stage aerospace company designing resilient, high-performance spacecraft to safeguard critical orbital assets and ensure freedom of action in space. 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