Senior Flight Software Engineer, Avionics

ABL Space Systems is driven by the vision that in ten years, missions to space will launch every day from around the world. We've set out to assure global access to space through the development of a low-cost launch vehicle and a modular ground system, RS1 and GS0.

Behind our business model is an exceptional team. Engineers, technicians and operators at ABL thrive on creating simple yet effective systems to tackle the challenge that space launch presents.

Launch is just the beginning. Join ABL in paving the way for the next-generation space platform.

SR. FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER

As Head of Flight Software you will lead architectural design and day-to-day management of your team of engineers responsible for the delivery of reliable, scalable, and testable software on our launch vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop highly reliable autonomous flight software.

• Own flight software development from conception to flight-ready systems through design, development, testing, and integration.

• Champion safety, reliability, and testability.

• Collaborate with your FSW team on architectural decisions, investigations, troubleshooting issues, and designing solutions.

• Contribute to the development of feature, regression, SIL, and HIL testing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or other relevant field.
• 5+ years experience in the development of high reliability software.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency with C++, Python, and Linux.

• Experience in designing fault tolerant or fail safe architectures.

• Experience developing software for physical systems that employ sensors, real-time planning and control, commanding of actuators or motors, wired communications or RF transceivers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Ability to life 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations

• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments

• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment, unless working outdoors is necessary to complete audits, safety inspections, trainings or investigations

• Travel up to 25% to ABL sites, customers, and vendors

$145,000 - $210,000 a year

This is the lowest to highest compensation range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the compensation range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

In addition to salary and equity, we offer:

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Company paid life insurance LTD coverage

• 4% 401k match

• Student loan repayment assistance program

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning assistance program

• Company paid financial wellness program

• Flexible vacation policy for exempt employees

• Relocation bonus offered to qualified candidates

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants of all ages.