About the Role
You will gain hands-on experience across all phases of spacecraft programs, from design and analysis to manufacturing, test, and flight operations, within a culture that values innovation, speed, and personal growth.
Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle software development for onboard computing systems used in spaceflight, including design, coding, integration, and testing.
- Integrate advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms into flight software architectures.
- Help define and maintain command and telemetry databases used during ground and orbital testing and mission operations.
- Work closely with ground command and control software teams to ensure system interoperability.
- Support the creation and execution of command scripts and sequencing logic for spacecraft operations.
- Help develop and deploy satellite subsystem simulators within hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop test environments.
- Design and implement reusable drivers, interfaces, and communication protocol libraries for flight hardware components.
Work Arrangement
On-site — Denver, CO, Long Beach, CA
OUR MISSION
Deliver decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors to help the U.S. and its allies secure the space domain and counter emerging threats.
OUR VALUES
- Create asymmetric advantages through creativity and ingenuity.
- Challenge assumptions to achieve ambitious outcomes by asking 'what would it take?'
- Prioritize team strength and collaboration as the core competitive advantage.
YOUR MISSION
Gain end-to-end experience across spacecraft program phases—including design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and flight—within a culture of innovation and speed that supports reaching your full potential.
Other
- This is an onsite position; candidates must be located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.
- Work environment includes standard office and lab settings with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures.
- Physical demands include regular sitting, occasional bending, lifting up to 20 pounds, and extended computer use.
- The position will remain open until filled.
- Applicant must be able to maintain or obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
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