Full-Time

Head of Flight Software

Avionics

Updated on 5/9/2024

ABL Space Systems

201-500 employees

Manufactures rockets for small satellite launches

Aerospace

Senior, Expert

El Segundo, CA, USA

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related subject area
5+ years experience in the development of high reliability software
2+ years experience in managing direct reports

Responsibilities

Lead the Flight Software team in developing highly reliable autonomous flight software
Own flight software development from conception to flight-ready systems through design, development, testing, and integration
Champion safety, reliability, and testability
Mentor your team and provide support in architectural decisions, investigations, troubleshooting issues, and designing solutions
Lead the team in developing and maintaining feature, regression, SIL, and HIL testing

Our Team

We are a tight team with big goals. That means we need all hands on deck. At ABL, every person takes ownership of their work, and understands how it impacts our mission. Accessing space doesn’t need to be expensive, complicated, or difficult, and we’re building the systems, CONOPS, and organization to prove it. Our team has come together to pursue mastery of our domains and build something bigger than ourselves. We are proud to serve the people pushing the frontiers of space technology. Our goals are ambitious. The work is challenging. We take a deep personal responsibility for everything we make. Driven by great people and greater talent, ABL is reimagining the next generation of space launches.

As Head of Flight Software you will lead architectural design and day-to-day management of your team of engineers responsible for the delivery of reliable, scalable, and testable software on our launch vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the Flight Software team in developing highly reliable autonomous flight software.
Own flight software development from conception to flight-ready systems through design, development, testing, and integration.
Champion safety, reliability, and testability.
Mentor your team and provide support in architectural decisions, investigations, troubleshooting issues, and designing solutions.
Lead the team in developing and maintaining feature, regression, SIL, and HIL testing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related subject area.
5+ years experience in the development of high reliability software.
2+ years experience in managing direct reports.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Proficiency with C++, Python, and Linux.
Experience in the use of standard electronic lab test and troubleshooting equipment.
Experience working in hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or system integration labs (SIL).
Proven history of integrating software and hardware systems
Demonstrated electrical engineering, digital and analog circuit fundamentals, and lab skills (ability to read schematics, understand datasheets, debug PCBs)
Experience with test automation and automated data analysis
Experience writing test plans, test procedures, and verification matrixes
Experience working in a dynamic startup environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

ABL Space Systems

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ABL Space Systems specializes in building rockets for launching small satellites, providing a competitive edge with technologies such as their RS1 launch vehicle that can transport 1,350kg of payload, and their GS0 ground system, a unique containerized launch system designed for global deployment. The company stands out in the aerospace industry with its capacity to fully produce its 13,000lbf engines in-house and its innovative approach to mobilizing launch capabilities, which ensures operational flexibility and leadership in the small satellite launch market. This makes it an excellent workplace for those enthusiastic about cutting-edge aerospace engineering and global operational logistics.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$460.2M

Headquarters

El Segundo, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -7%

1 year growth

↓ -7%

2 year growth

↑ 21%