Flight Software Systems Engineer

York Space Systems is seeking a Flight Software Systems Engineer to enable design, development, test, and delivery of mission-critical software for spacecraft systems. This role focuses on real-time and embedded Linux-based flight software, enabling reliable command, telemetry, networking, and autonomy across on-orbit vehicles.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong systems thinking who can operate across the full lifecycle—from architecture and development through integration, test, and on-orbit support.

Not all skills below are required, we encourage you to apply if you have an interest in learning!

Responsibilities

Derive requirements for embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems
Support development planning with FSW management and vehicle systems engineering activities in a cross functional team
Integrate software with hardware components (on board computers, radios, payloads) in Hardware In The Loop (HITL) and simulated environments
Develop and execute test strategies (unit, integration, system, and mission-level testing)
Support on-orbit operations, debugging, and anomaly resolution
Contribute to software architecture, requirements, and interface definitions
Collaborate across platform, applications, mission ops, and hardware teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of experience in embedded software development
Proficiency with Atlassian JIRA
Prior experience with software development ticket management, requirement management frameworks
Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues
Proficiency in C/C++, Git/Gitlab (or other code repository management tooling)
Must have the ability to independently navigate source code, in order to correlate requirements, developed capabilities, and human interfaces for operations
Must be clearance eligible and ability to maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher
Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.
Love space!

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, routing concepts)
Experience with spacecraft, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
Experience with embedded Linux systems (drivers, networking, system-level debugging)
Knowledge of real-time systems and deterministic software design
Familiarity with CCSDS, DTN, or space communication protocols
Understanding of cybersecurity principles (secure boot, signing, key management)
Experience supporting on-orbit operations or live systems
Active Secret Clearance