Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Lead Flight Software Engineer - Special Programs

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$150k - $200k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of professional experience developing C/C++ code for embedded systems in aerospace, including at least 1 year in a technical leadership role.
Demonstrated experience with computer architecture, operating systems, deterministic real-time execution, and embedded networking.
Experience with Embedded Linux in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, integration, and verification of flight software for high-performance space vehicles produced at scale.
Architect real-time flight software systems for responsive spacecraft, including command and telemetry, mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management.
Develop and integrate software for closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical vehicle systems.
Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures, actuator malfunctions, or radiation-induced faults.
Mentor and provide technical direction to a team of flight software engineers.
Support mission operations and troubleshoot real-time issues during ground integration, environmental testing, and on-orbit operations.

As a Lead Flight Software Engineer for Special Programs at Impulse Space, you will lead the design, development, integration, and operation of the software that powers some of the most agile delta-V spacecraft under development. You will work closely with GNC, avionics, propulsion, systems, and mission operations teams to deliver high-reliability software for responsive space missions.

Lead the design, implementation, integration, and verification of flight software for high-performance space vehicles produced at scale.
Architect real-time flight software systems for responsive spacecraft, including command and telemetry, mission sequencing, autonomy, and fault management.
Develop and integrate software for closed-loop control of propulsion, attitude control, and other time-critical vehicle systems.
Develop detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies such as sensor failures, actuator malfunctions, or radiation-induced faults.
Mentor and provide technical direction to a team of flight software engineers.
Support mission operations and troubleshoot real-time issues during ground integration, environmental testing, and on-orbit operations.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of professional experience developing C/C++ code for embedded systems in aerospace, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership role.
Demonstrated experience of computer architecture, operating systems, deterministic real-time execution, and embedded networking.
Experience with Embedded Linux in mission-critical environments.

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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