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Capella Space Corp.

Staff Flight Software Engineer, GNC Specialist

Capella Space Corp., Louisville, Colorado, United States, 80028


Staff Flight Software Engineer, GNC Specialist

Capella Space stands at the forefront of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and signal intelligence. We provide customers in governments, academia, and commercial sectors with reliable information that enables unparalleled understanding of the world. Our mission is centered on delivering timely and reliable Earth imagery, supporting diverse applications in defense & intelligence, disaster response, energy, environmental monitoring and more. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Capella Space designs, manufactures and operates an advanced constellation of SAR imaging satellites.About the Role & TeamAs a software engineer on the Flight Software team, you will be writing the software that runs our satellite fleet in space! You will interact daily with other software engineers, FPGA developers, electrical engineers, and various other subsystem owners to develop, maintain, and implement new features for the spacecraft software. You will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex systems, understanding systems architecture, and setting the engineering development plan making complex radar technologies easy to use.ResponsibilitiesFlight SoftwareDesign, develop, and maintain flight software for satellite systems.Collaborate with EE, FPGA, and ground software engineers to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software.Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure robustness and reliability of the software.Develop software documentation and provide cross-training to other team members.Troubleshoot and resolve software issues in a timely manner.Participate in the software development life cycle, from requirement analysis to deployment.Support integration and operations teams with software-related queries.GNCExperience with GNSS processing, or navigation in GNSS-denied arcsKnowledge of systems integration and testing experience with MATLAB/SimulinkFamiliarity with real-time signal processingFamiliarity with spacecraft GN&C, ranging from orbital mechanics, spacecraft sensors and actuators, and attitude dynamics and controlsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field of study.Ability to support a design through all software lifecycles including initial schematic review and architectural tradeoffs, preliminary and detailed design, implementation, integration, and test.Experience working with real-time embedded systems - both hardware and software, including low-level drivers.Hands on experience developing, testing, and debugging hard real-time software (bare-metal or RTOS).Familiarity with embedded Linux, Linux kernel modules, and standard Linux tools.Strong knowledge of programming compiled (C, C++) and scripted (Python, shell script, etc.) languages.Experience writing software for microcontrollers and other embedded systems, e.g., Xilinx Zynq SoCs.Familiarity with software configuration management.Hand-on experience with lab equipment and electronics hardware, e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.CompensationThe annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $144,962.00 - $192,075.00. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.Equal Opportunity StatementCapella Space is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices.

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