ispace

Software Engineer (Spacecraft/ Lunar Lander)

Englewood, Colorado, United States

$115-135k

Full Time

35 minutes ago

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Job description

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispaceTechnologies, US. located in Denver Colorado is looking for a highly motivated and talented Software Engineer to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement spacecraft embedded C/C++ flight-software, ground test software, and simulation software.
Develop and integrate software components into a fully functional software system
Develop, select, tailor, and deploy software processes, tools and metrics
Perform unit and system test design and implementation using simulations, test and flight system hardware
Comply with established software development design philosophy, practices, and coding standards.
Leading code reviews.
Design and implement fault detection and mitigation in software
Develop software verification plans and test procedures for hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
5+ years relevant experience in spacecraft and/or launch vehicle software development
Proven experience with software development for embedded systems
Experience with software development processes including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation
Competent in the Linux/Unix environment with experience scripting and automating complex procedures
Familiarity with software architecture for space applications
Familiarity with DevOps tools such as AWS Gov Cloud, Github, GitLab, JIRA, and/or Confluence

Desired Skills/Experience

Demonstrated professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft software systems
Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
Expert in algorithms and data structures
Highly proficient in C/C++ (C99/C++ 11+)
Experience with a large, shared codebase and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker
Software quality practices associated with organization like NASA, FAA, etc.
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
Capable of working both independently and in a team environment
Strong coordination, organization and communication abilities

Additional Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based upon experience - $115,000 - $135,000. The salary range posted is a targeted range for budget of position. Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only) 
Hybrid work schedule
Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass) 
Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
401(k)

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.