InnoForge Β· 1 day ago
Flight Software Engineer - Space
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expInnoForge is a venture-backed space and national security company developing a first-of-its-kind space-based system. They are seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead the design and development of mission-critical flight software, working in a fast-moving prototyping environment to ensure successful operational deployment.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Tom Rees
Responsibilities
Architect, implement, and deliver real-time flight software supporting guidance, navigation & control, autonomy, telemetry, and fault management
Own software architecture and system-level performance for a first-of-its-kind space system
Lead technical design reviews, verification, validation, and integration with hardware and GNC teams
Develop high-reliability embedded software in C/C++ (and/or Rust) within RTOS or bare-metal environments
Drive software processes, mentor engineers, and establish best practices as the system matures toward flight
Support hardware-in-the-loop, spacecraft-in-the-loop, and flight testing in an agile, prototype-driven program
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience developing embedded or real-time software for space, aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical systems
Deep proficiency in C/C++ and a strong understanding of deterministic, real-time system behavior
Experience owning software across the full lifecycle β from early concept through integration, test, and operations
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments where first-principles thinking is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required)
Benefits
Meaningful equity offered to early technical leaders
Company
InnoForge
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase