9579b3d2-c48 Senior Software Engineer - Flight Software As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high-level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft.

This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs. You will develop software for the flight computer on our satellites, develop firmware for control boards on the satellite, and improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.

You will collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry) and develop software in C++ to interface with the flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle.

Deliver complex projects through incremental development and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements:

  • 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C
  • Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
  • Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
  • Good Communication and Written Skills
  • Passionate about Space Technology
  • Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems

Bonus:

  • Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
  • Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
  • Experience with safety-critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
  • Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

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]]> full-time senior onsite $150,000-$220,000 USD modern C++, C, Software Development Methodologies, Design Patterns, Communication Protocols, TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, Space Technology, Building High Availability/High Reliability systems, embedded Linux / POSIX systems, Python, VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, QNX Environments, safety-critical development, Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software Engineering Technology Astranis https://logos.yubhub.co/astranis.com.png Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. The company has raised over $750 million from top investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. https://astranis.com/ https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4004153006 San Francisco 2026-04-24 c45fae31-177 Senior Embedded Software Engineer As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Network Software team at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high-level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft.

This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs. You will develop software for the Flight Computer / Earth Stations Hub for our Satellites, develop firmware for control boards on the satellite/Earth Stations Hub, and improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, design continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.

You will collaborate with multiple teams (Payload, Communications Ground Control, Telemetry) and develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle. You will deliver complex projects through incremental development and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements:

  • 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ or C
  • Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
  • Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
  • Good Communication and Written Skills
  • Passionate about Space Technology
  • Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems

Bonus:

  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
  • Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
  • Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
  • Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)
  • Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software

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]]> full-time senior onsite $180,000-$260,000 USD modern C++, C, Software Development Methodologies, Design Patterns, Communication Protocols, TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, Space Technology, High Availability/High Reliability systems, Python, embedded Linux, POSIX systems, VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, QNX Environments, safety critical development, Board Bringup, debugging, Integration of Hardware Software Engineering Technology Astranis https://logos.yubhub.co/astranis.com.png Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity's reach into the solar system. The company has raised over $750 million from top investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. https://astranis.com/ https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/astranis/jobs/4353821006 San Francisco 2026-04-24