Senior Software Engineer

On-site Sr Software Engineer opportunity in El Segundo, CA. Relocation assistance. 100% on-site. In this role, you will be responsible for the architecture, design, and implementation of mission-critical software that enables spacecraft control, autonomy, communication, and safety.To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).What you will do:Lead the design and development of Space Kinetic's flight software, including guidance, navigation, control (GNC), telemetry, command, and fault management systems.Define software requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies in coordination with cross-functional engineering teams.Develop robust, real-time, and fault-tolerant software using C/C++ and/or Rust in embedded or RTOS environments.Perform software design reviews, code reviews, and verification activities to ensure safety, reliability, and performance compliance with space flight standards.Mentor and guide software engineers through technical leadership, code quality enforcement, and system-level integration.Support spacecraft-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight simulation testing environments.Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and best practices.Participate in mission readiness reviews, anomaly resolution, and on-orbit software updates and maintenance.What is neededBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering10+ years of experience developing embedded or real-time software for space, aerospace, robotics, or mission-critical systemsProven experience leading software development through all phases of the system lifecycleStrong proficiency in C/C++, with working knowledge of Python or scripting languagesFamiliarity with RTOS, bare-metal programming, or Linux-based embedded systemsDeep understanding of software reliability, deterministic timing, concurrency, and resource managementAbility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearanceDomestic travel up to 15%Preferred Qualifications:Experience with flight software frameworks (e.g., NASA cFS, F' FPrime, or custom architectures)Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and interface control documentationKnowledge of space communication protocols (CCSDS, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, etc.)Benefits:Equity-Based CompensationHighly Competitive PTO and Holiday CalendarComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageUnique Performance-Based Bonus StructureHealth and Wellness StipendCommuter Benefits