Flight Software Engineer

Turion Space is seeking skilled Flight Software engineers. We are a startup and small team.

As a Flight Software Engineer you will work directly with the Turion team to assist in the development execution and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors our spacecraft. Your experience creativity and ambition will directly impact the architecture of the vehicle's software and computer systems as the missions increase in complexity.

Responsibilities

• Implement software for automated testing at component functional and system levels including HITL (Hardware in the Loop) testing
• Design develop and validate spacecraft flight software ground software and simulation software
• Write drivers for various satellite subsystems (reaction wheels and other adcs components)
• Select flight computers and design overall satellite software architecture
• Perform Flight Software validation verification and integration
• Implement low-level software to interface with various spacecraft components
• Assist in recruiting interviewing and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Qualifications

• BS in computer science engineering or a related technical field
• Experience with embedded systems programming (C/C++)
• Experience in implementing real-time systems and software solutions on spacecraft missions
• Demonstrated ability to personally design build and test hardware and/or software from scratch
• Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience with Linux and shell command-line tools
• Basic knowledge in the following areas: debris removal end-of-life in-orbit servicing
• Familiarity with commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications such as CCSDS CAN SpaceWire
• Experience with Python (or other high-level OO scripting language(s))
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with AWS
• Experience with Jira or other defect-tracking software
• Experience building complex systems that have been successfully delivered to customers