Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Flight Software (Rust) - Remote

Overview

Umbra builds next-generation space systems that observe the Earth in unprecedented fidelity.

Our mission: Deliver global omniscience.

To stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and other major crises and issues, we need a global understanding of what is changing, where, and how fast. Umbra provides easy access to the highest quality commercial satellite data available, which is an indispensable tool for the growing number of organizations monitoring the Earth. We empower our customers to create the solutions that inform, inspire, and address our planet’s most pressing needs. We’re helping to create a brand new industry that has never meaningfully existed before.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Spacecraft Flight Software (Rust) to support the delivery of embedded flight software for Umbra missions. In this role, you will be responsible for developing requirements, designing software architecture, writing code, and overseeing system integration and testing. You will also provide expert guidance in software design, code development, peer reviews, documentation, and integration with flight hardware, including unit testing.

Our aim is to hire this position in to work onsite in Santa Barbara, CA. However, we are open to considering Remote for truly exceptional applicants.

In Short

• Collaborate with a cross-disciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant flight and payload software.
• Implement software to meet requirements while managing interfaces with multiple spacecraft subsystems and ground systems hardware.
• Develop command and control software for spacecraft flight operations and payload electronics.
• Participate in and contribute to test campaigns, from unit-level testing to automated system and subsystem-level testing.
• Create and maintain documentation for software operation and interfaces with other system components.
• Take on additional professional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in Rust programming.
• Strong background in embedded software development.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design principles.
• Experience with system integration and testing methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote options.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.