Data Acquisition Software Engineer

Posted on 9/26/2023

INACTIVE

11-50 employees

Manufactures advanced modules for next-gen space stations

Company Overview

Gravitics Inc. stands at the forefront of the aerospace industry, specializing in the production of advanced space station modules and free-flyers, which are instrumental in shaping the future of space exploration and habitation. The company's competitive advantage lies in its technical prowess, producing high-quality, reliable components that are integral to next-generation space stations. With a culture that fosters creativity and technical excellence, Gravitics Inc. is a leader in its field, providing employees with the unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in space technology.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Food & Agriculture

Hardware

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$26.7M

Founded

2021

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -2%

1 year growth

↑ 21%

2 year growth

↑ 350%

Locations

Seattle, WA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

Data Analysis

Java

Ruby

SCRUM

Python

Unity

TCP/IP

CategoriesNew

Software Engineering

Requirements

2+ years of C++ Development
6+ years of development with an object-oriented language (C++, C#, Java, Python, Ruby, etc.)
Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
Experience with Databases
Experience writing maintainable code that integrates into a larger framework with multiple maintainers

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain commercial data acquisition software that will interface with hardware controllers and sensors
Integrate data acquisition software framework and graphical user interface (GUI) for data display
Identify and capture test meta-data in a database
Develop design documentation and software requirements for data acquisition and ground-testing software
Develop unit and functional tests

Desired Qualifications

Software Requirements and Documentation
Network interfaces, UDP and TCP/IP Packets
Graphical User Interface Development (Unity or other 3D modeling/development tool)
Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment
Work across hardware and software teams to define use cases
Developing tools for data analysis

About Gravitics

Gravitics is enabling space stations without compromise, beginning with our giant StarMax orbital habitat. One StarMax module will add roughly half of the existing International Space Station’s habitable volume – in a single launch! We’ll be spooling up from there and we could use your help.

We have aspirational sights, pragmatic footsteps, a proven team who executes, and committed funding. Join us!

About the Role

Advanced space systems require advanced space flight software solutions. We’d like your help to create the next-generation in space flight data acquisition software in support of hardware testing for the future of commercial space exploration. You would be developing the data acquisition software to support space flight missions that will drive our future in orbit. We are looking for a candidate that is excited about space and can contribute throughout the software development process.

Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain commercial data acquisition software that will interface with hardware controllers and sensors

- Integrate data acquisition software framework and graphical user interface (GUI) for data display

- Identify and capture test meta-data in a database

- Develop design documentation and software requirements for data acquisition and ground-testing software

- Develop unit and functional tests

About You

You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker. You have an ability to make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness. You care about the code you write.

Required Attributes

- 2+ years of C++ Development

- 6+ years of development with an object-oriented language (C++, C#, Java, Python, Ruby, etc.)

- Experience with Agile Software Development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban

- Experience with Databases

- Experience writing maintainable code that integrates into a larger framework with multiple maintainers

Bonus Points for

- Software Requirements and Documentation

- Network interfaces, UDP and TCP/IP Packets

- Graphical User Interface Development (Unity or other 3D modeling/development tool)

- Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment

- Work across hardware and software teams to define use cases

- Developing tools for data analysis

#LI-Hybrid

ITAR Requirements

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.

Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Gravitics is governed on the basis of 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 or common decency.