Senior Flight Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Scout is building a new way to see and operate in space: with a new paradigm of data empowering every satellite to make space safer. We are a rapidly-growing team; we are deploying real solutions to orbit over the next 2 years; and our work will transform the face of spaceflight. We are looking for people that bring excitement and energy to our organization, are curious and eager to learn, and want to help drive our programs forward.

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain Scout’s flight software on flight hardware to meet mission requirements.
• Contribute to the development of algorithms for decision-making, fault detection, and adaptive responses in real-time space environments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate flight software and autonomy into spacecraft design and mission operations.
• Perform verification and validation of flight software for performance and reliability in operational environments.
• Drive system-level architecture for autonomy-related features, ensuring compliance with mission and system constraints.
• Document and maintain software development processes and support end-to-end mission requirements.
• Participate in hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) software testing and simulation activities to validate flight software performance and autonomy functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience developing and deploying software for space systems.
• Background in spacecraft mission operations or control systems.
• Strong programming skills in modern C++.
• Expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software architecture for embedded systems.
• Experience with software verification and validation processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Eligible to hold a security clearance.

Benefits

• Open Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA
• Wellness Stipend
• Work From Home Stipend
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability plans