Staff Flight Software Engineer, Interplanetary Sciences Program

2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
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 lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture, design, implementation, integration, testing, and flight operations support.
  • Collaborate with avionics, guidance, navigation and control, 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 that enables real-time spacecraft control and autonomous deep-space missions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ 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 adaptability and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience developing software for spaceflight, launch vehicles, or planetary spacecraft is preferred.
  • Familiarity with deep-space communication protocols and autonomy frameworks is preferred.
  • Experience with Python or Rust for tooling, testing, or simulation support is preferred.
  • Background in hardware-in-the-loop testing, embedded networking, or fault-tolerant system design is preferred.
  • Knowledge of NASA or other aerospace software development and verification standards in a modern new-space context is preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity.
  • Hiring range of $181,000 to $248,500 USD.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Additional benefits and perks available through the company benefits program.
  • Transparency in compensation practices, with pay determined by experience, qualifications, and job-related factors.

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