Flight Software Engineer

EraDrive

. Own the architecture, implementation, and verification of Era-Node’s flight software .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in flight software architecture and implementation for satellite systems, with a strong focus on C++ and C programming in embedded Linux environments. Proficient in fault management, telemetry design, and integration with spacecraft systems while ensuring compliance with export control laws.

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Flight Software ArchitectureC++ ProgrammingEmbedded LinuxFault ManagementTelemetry Design

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Hard Skills

C++ ProgrammingC ProgrammingEmbedded LinuxFault DetectionTelemetry DesignCommand and Data HandlingSoftware-in-the-Loop TestingHardware-in-the-Loop TestingContinuous IntegrationTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTechnical Authority

Tools & Technologies

CFSF´PREEMPT_RTInterface Control DocumentsContinuous Integration Pipeline

Industry Keywords

Satellite BusesSatellite PayloadsSpace Environment EffectsCCSDS StandardsOrbital MechanicsSpacecraft GNCExport Control Laws

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxNode.jsC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the architecture, implementation, and verification of Era-Node’s flight software
Work closely with GNC engineers and embedded software engineers
Serve as the technical authority for how the flight software is structured, built, tested, and updated
Define the flight software architecture and document the reasoning
Design core services including command and telemetry, data management, event and message handling, timing, and health monitoring
Design and implement fault detection, isolation, and recovery procedures, including mode management and safe-mode behavior
Define and maintain interface control documents for integration with the host spacecraft and onboard avionics
Maintain the continuous integration pipeline and software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop test environments
Set coding standards for deterministic, bounded-resource flight code and enforce them in CI
Package and integrate the software with the host platform alongside GNC and embedded engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in flight software for satellite buses or satellite payloads
Strong C++ and C skills on embedded Linux, including PREEMPT_RT or comparable real-time configurations, device drivers, and boot and update flows
Hands-on experience with a flight software framework such as cFS or F´, or with designing command and data handling software from scratch
Experience with fault management, telemetry and command design, and interface control documents
Experience with software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing
Comfort reading and integrating research-grade code written by scientists and engineers
Clear technical writing and communication skills
Experience with space environment effects on software, such as radiation-induced faults and mitigation
Familiarity with CCSDS standards
Experience integrating star trackers, cameras, or precision timing hardware
Background in orbital mechanics or spacecraft GNC
Must be legally eligible to access export-controlled technology under U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR) without employer-sponsored export authorization
Must not require employer sponsorship to work in the United States