Impulse Space · 9 hours ago
Flight Software Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expImpulse Space is a company focused on developing software for space vehicles, and they are seeking a Flight Software Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating software for high-reliability space transportation systems.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to the design, implementation, integration, and verification of software for:
Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms
Command and telemetry handling
Mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management
Closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical systems
Implement features for Impulse’s real-time flight software framework to meet deterministic performance requirements in space environments
Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures, actuator malfunctions, or radiation-induced faults
Direct and participate in code reviews, ensuring compliance with software safety, reliability, and maintainability standards
Support mission operations and troubleshoot real-time issues during ground integration, environmental testing, and on-orbit operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degrees
4+ years writing C/C++ code for an embedded system or vehicle of some kind (robot, car, drone, spacecraft, etc)
Demonstrated understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or with Embedded Linux
Experience using version control, test cases, and other software best practices
Preferred
Proven track record delivering flight software for spacecraft— including launch vehicles, OTVs, upper stages, or other in-space propulsion systems
Familiarity with NASA cFS, ROS2, or custom middleware for space applications
Expertise in designing software for deterministic timing and hard real-time constraints
Participation in successful integration, testing, launch, and mission operations of a space vehicle
Benefits
Long-term incentives
Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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