RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical leadership on the Flight Software Team to develop, design, test, and integrate flight software
Design, implementation, and maintenance of high reliability C++ software
Perform work on time, meeting all functional and performance requirements
Work closely with the other engineering groups for the success of Firefly programs
Adhere to the Aerospace Software Engineering Group’s processes, procedures, and best practices
Support various vehicle testing and operation events, including launch
Design, implementation and maintenance of internal software tools using Python
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field
Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the C++ programming language
7+ years’ experience in a software engineering position, or similar
Familiarity with real-time operating systems, software, and the Linux operating system
Ability to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired
Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field
Understanding of data path pipelines, state machines, and arithmetic operation
7+ years’ experience in an aerospace software engineering or related position
Experience deploying and using CI/CD pipelines for C++ software
Ability understand and disposition C++ static analysis results
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
