Full-Time
Head of Software
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Gravitics
11-50 employees
Develops and manufactures space station modules
Compensation Overview
$175k - $250kAnnually
Expert
No H1B Sponsorship
Seattle, WA, USA
This is a hybrid position, which implies that the candidate will need to work in-office some days.
US Citizenship Required
You match the following Gravitics's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- 10+ years of experience in software development for launch vehicles or space systems
- Experience developing fault-tolerant and safety-critical software
- Strong knowledge and vision for data flow between software systems and hardware
- Experience with timing and data encryption techniques
- Excellent technical leadership and communication skills
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree in an applicable field
- Own all aspects of software product life cycle, including design, testing, and mission integration
- Architect highly reliable, modular software systems and simulations to validate them
- Set strategy for software tools and frameworks
- Implement software processes and technical reviews
- Develop unit-level through end-to-end software test campaigns
- Deploy and maintain multiple software systems across Gravitics spacecraft
- Assess changes to software configurations and design modifications from cross-team impacts
- Build the team, including hiring, training, managing performance, and mentoring
- Knowledge of spacecraft systems and on-orbit operations
- Experience implementing a variety of database types and configuration management tools
- Experience collecting and monitoring software quality metrics
- Experience developing software for human-rated space systems
- Experience driving software certification for regulatory safety and compliance
Gravitics develops and manufactures advanced space station modules, with its main product being StarMax. StarMax is designed to enhance human presence in space by offering the largest interior volume in a standalone spacecraft, adding 400 cubic meters of space with each module. This design allows for more people to live and work in space safely and comfortably. Gravitics differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on human-centric solutions and providing significant space real estate for various clients, including space agencies and private companies. The company's goal is to become a key supplier in the space infrastructure market, supporting the growth of human activities in space through the sale of its modules and potential long-term service agreements.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$19.5M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Gravitics secured a $125M contract with Axiom for space station hardware.
- The company is developing tactically responsive platforms for the U.S. Space Force.
- Growing interest in space tourism boosts demand for Gravitics' space habitats.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from startups like Sierra Nevada and Bigelow Aerospace.
- Dependency on contracts with clients like Axiom Space poses financial risks.
- Rapid technological advancements could render Gravitics' technologies obsolete.
What makes Gravitics unique
- Gravitics' StarMax offers the largest interior volume in standalone spacecraft.
- The company focuses on human-centric solutions for space habitation.
- Gravitics is a key player in the commercial space market with innovative space modules.
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