Senior Flight Software Engineer

4 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a cutting-edge rocket company using 3D printing and AI to provide cost-effective reusable rockets for commercial launches, with a vision to advance industrial capabilities on Earth and Mars.

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1333M raised

Description

  • Design, implement, and test flight software for spacecraft command, control, and autonomy across all mission phases.
  • Own the full software development lifecycle from requirements capture through architecture, design, implementation, integration, test, and flight operations support.
  • Collaborate with avionics, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), propulsion, and mission operations teams to integrate software with spacecraft hardware.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation processes to support flight safety, reliability, and mission success.
  • Support on-vehicle testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, debugging, and mission simulations.
  • Build robust embedded software for autonomous deep-space missions and real-time spacecraft control.
  • Contribute technical judgment across both system architecture and implementation decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience developing, testing, and delivering embedded or real-time flight software.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ and a solid understanding of memory management, concurrency, and embedded systems design.
  • Experience with RTOS or Linux-based embedded development, software integration, and system-level testing.
  • Proven ability to scope open-ended problems, work autonomously, and deliver high-quality, flight-ready software.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment with strong adaptability and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience developing software for spaceflight, launch vehicles, or planetary spacecraft, preferred.
  • Familiarity with deep-space communication protocols and autonomy frameworks, preferred.
  • Experience with Python or Rust for tooling, testing, or simulation support, preferred.
  • Background in hardware-in-the-loop testing, embedded networking, or fault-tolerant system design, preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity.
  • Hiring range of $154,000 to $211,000 USD.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Additional benefits and perks available through the company benefits program.

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