GNC Software Engineer – Sensors

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7713
  • Salary: NON 170,000

Senior GNC Software Engineer – Sensors

We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior GNC Software Engineer – Sensors to lead development of advanced sensing systems for autonomous lunar rover operations.

The Role

You will lead the Sensor Team, owning the sensing architecture that enables autonomous navigation, localization, and control across lunar surface mobility systems.

Working at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, perception, and space exploration, you’ll help develop mission-critical technologies supporting future NASA lunar missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development of sensing architectures for autonomous robotic platforms
  • Own sensor integration activities including drivers, middleware, calibration, synchronization, and sensor fusion
  • Support integration with localization, mapping, planning, and autonomy systems
  • Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to optimize rover sensing capabilities
  • Support simulation, field testing, hardware bring-up, and performance validation activities
  • Drive technical decision-making around sensor selection, integration, and system performance
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the autonomy and perception teams

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience developing sensing or perception systems for robotics, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles
  • Experience with sensing technologies such as LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMUs, or similar systems
  • Strong understanding of sensor fusion, calibration, synchronization, and coordinate transformations
  • Experience with ROS, cFS, or similar robotics middleware environments
  • Strong C++ and embedded software experience
  • Strong communication and technical leadership skills
  • US Person status required

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with SLAM, perception systems, or autonomous navigation
  • Familiarity with spaceflight or safety-critical systems
  • Experience with EKF, factor graphs, or advanced estimation techniques
  • Advanced degree related to robotics, sensing, or autonomous systems

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy and robotics systems that will directly support future lunar exploration missions and long-duration planetary mobility.

Staff Flight Software Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7710
  • Salary: NON 180,000

Staff Flight Software Engineer – Space Robotics & Autonomous Systems

We are supporting a leading space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.

 

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Staff Flight Software Engineer to lead development efforts around NASA’s core Flight System (cFS) for mission-critical robotic and spaceflight applications.

 

The Role

You will serve as a technical authority across cFS architecture, embedded flight software, and avionics integration, helping develop reliable real-time software systems for lunar mobility, robotic operations, and autonomous space missions.

 

Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you’ll collaborate closely with software, robotics, avionics, and systems teams to deliver flight-ready solutions for future NASA missions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development, integration, and deployment of NASA core Flight System (cFS) applications
  • Support embedded flight software architecture for robotic and autonomous space systems
  • Integrate cFS with RTOS platforms and avionics hardware architectures
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across robotics, GNC, systems, and hardware engineering
  • Support simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and mission test activities
  • Drive software verification, validation, and flight certification best practices
  • Mentor engineers on cFS architecture and mission-critical software development

 

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience within embedded software, avionics, or mission-critical robotics systems
  • Strong experience with NASA core Flight System (cFS)
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
  • Experience with RTOS environments and spacecraft data handling architectures
  • Familiarity with robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, or spaceflight applications
  • Strong communication and technical leadership skills
  • US Person status required

 

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with GNC software integration or FDIR strategies
  • Familiarity with planetary robotics or crewed spacecraft systems
  • Experience with LEON or RISC-V space-grade processors
  • Understanding of aerospace software standards and flight certification processes

 

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work on real lunar exploration systems and contribute directly to autonomous technologies supporting the future of human space exploration.

Quality, Safety & Mission Assurance Manager

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7709
  • Salary: NON 160,000

Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager

We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and planetary systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence beyond Earth.

 

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to lead quality, safety, reliability, and compliance activities across critical lunar exploration programs.

 

The Role

You will serve as a key technical authority across Quality, Safety, and Mission Assurance, ensuring complex aerospace systems are developed, tested, and delivered to the highest standards in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

 

This position will play a critical role supporting lunar vehicle programs designed for future NASA missions and human space exploration.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Safety & Mission Assurance activities across lunar vehicle and spaceflight programs
  • Manage and maintain Quality Management Systems and compliance processes
  • Develop and enforce quality, safety, and reliability policies aligned with aerospace and NASA standards
  • Support audits, inspections, nonconformance tracking, corrective actions, and risk mitigation activities
  • Oversee compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, FAR/DFARS, OSHA, and related regulatory standards
  • Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, suppliers, and external partners
  • Lead and mentor SMA personnel across multidisciplinary programs

 

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
  • 9+ years of experience within aerospace, defense, NASA, or high-reliability industries
  • Experience implementing or maintaining AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems
  • Strong background in audits, compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
  • Ability to balance rigorous safety standards within fast-paced development environments
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • US Person status required

 

Preferred Experience

  • Previous leadership experience managing SMA or quality teams
  • Experience supporting spaceflight or human-rated programs
  • Familiarity with CMMI Level 3+ environments
  • OSHA certification or operational safety experience

 

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to help ensure the safety, reliability, and success of next-generation lunar exploration systems supporting future human missions to the Moon and beyond.

Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7705
  • Salary: NON 150,000

Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer

We are supporting a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems designed to support humanity’s long-term presence on the Moon.

 

As part of continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Flight Vehicle Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and verification of advanced lunar vehicle systems in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

 

The Role

You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system-level design, integration, verification, and technical performance management for a cutting-edge lunar mobility program supporting future NASA missions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support system design, integration, and verification activities across flight vehicle programs
  • Work with subsystem teams to assess technical performance, design margins, and system-level requirements
  • Manage technical budgets including mass, power, and interface utilization
  • Develop and maintain interface control documentation and verification plans
  • Support system-level modeling, analysis, testing, and validation activities
  • Ensure compliance with NASA standards and engineering best practices
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external NASA stakeholders

 

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience within aerospace or complex engineering environments
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft subsystems, flight hardware, and software integration
  • Experience with requirements management, interface control, and verification planning
  • Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo and requirements tools such as DOORS or Jama
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • US Person status required

 

Preferred Experience

  • Human-rated spacecraft or Class A spaceflight mission experience
  • Mission operations, integration, and test campaign experience
  • Familiarity with ITAR/EAR environments and export-controlled programs

 

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation lunar exploration systems and work on technologies that will support future human missions beyond Earth.

Principal Systems Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7704
  • Salary: NON 240,000

Principal Systems Engineer – Lunar Mobility & Space Robotics

 

We are supporting an innovative space robotics company developing next-generation lunar mobility and autonomous systems for future planetary exploration missions. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to play a key leadership role across one of their flagship lunar vehicle programs.

 

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of lunar surface mobility, helping drive the design, integration, testing, and deployment of complex robotic and spacecraft systems in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

 

The Role

As Principal Systems Engineer, you will lead Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) activities across advanced lunar mobility programs, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to ensure successful system development and mission execution.

 

You will help shape system architectures, manage technical requirements, oversee integration and verification activities, and provide technical leadership across highly complex engineering programs designed for operation in extreme environments.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead systems engineering activities across advanced lunar mobility and robotic systems programs
  • Drive requirements definition, traceability, verification, and validation activities
  • Support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of spacecraft and autonomous systems
  • Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful program execution
  • Develop and manage technical documentation including ICDs, IDDs, trade studies, CONOPS, and risk assessments
  • Participate in technical reviews, stakeholder meetings, and customer presentations
  • Support project planning, technical decision-making, and overall systems architecture development
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams

 

Required Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience within systems engineering, product development, or complex hardware programs
  • Strong background in requirements management and systems architecture
  • Experience working with spacecraft, robotics, autonomous systems, or other highly complex engineering products
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software system integration
  • Experience working with technical documentation, interface control, and verification processes

 

Preferred Experience

  • Lunar mobility, robotics, automotive, or autonomous vehicle experience
  • Previous leadership or SEIT management experience
  • PMP certification
  • Experience supporting government contracts or regulated aerospace programs

 

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to help build technologies that will directly contribute to the future of lunar exploration and long-duration space operations.

 

You’ll be joining a team developing real systems for real missions, working on cutting-edge robotics, mobility, and autonomous technologies designed for the Moon and beyond.

Principal Electrical Engineer II

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7688
  • Salary: NON 220,000

Principal Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO

Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support the development of next-generation communication systems for advanced airborne, space, and terrestrial platforms. This is a highly technical hands-on role focused on the full lifecycle development of complex digital and mixed-signal electronics for cutting-edge RF communication systems.

The successful candidate will take ownership of board-level and system-level hardware design activities from architecture and component selection through integration, testing, qualification, and production deployment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across multidisciplinary systems.

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Lead the design, analysis, integration, and test of advanced digital and mixed-signal electronics hardware.
  • Own complex board-level hardware designs including architecture definition, trade studies, and component selection.
  • Develop high-speed PCB designs including HDI stackups, signal integrity optimization, and power integrity considerations.
  • Support FPGA-based systems, ADC/DAC integration, telemetry subsystems, and high-speed digital interfaces.
  • Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, root cause analysis, and design verification activities.
  • Conduct detailed design reviews and ensure engineering rigor throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate closely with RF, software, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams.
  • Support hardware qualification, environmental testing, and transition into production environments.
  • Contribute technical leadership across multi-module assemblies and complex hardware integration activities.
  • Participate in proposal and technical planning activities for future programmes and technology development efforts.

Required Experience:
 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in board-level electronics design, analysis, and hardware verification.
  • Strong expertise in digital and mixed-signal electronics design.
  • Experience with FPGA integration, high-speed interfaces, ADCs/DACs, and telemetry systems.
  • Advanced PCB layout experience including HDI design and high-speed routing techniques.
  • Experience using signal integrity and power integrity simulation tools such as SIwave, ADS SIPro, Hyperlynx, or equivalent.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation techniques and high-reliability hardware design practices.
  • Experience supporting products through qualification, manufacturing, and deployment.
  • Strong laboratory experience with hardware bring-up and verification testing.

Desirable Experience:
 

  • Aerospace, defense, phased array, satellite communications, or RF systems experience.
  • Familiarity with military or aerospace design standards.
  • Experience with RF test equipment and communication systems hardware.
  • Experience leading small engineering teams or technical work packages.

 

Electrical Engineering Manager – Digital & Mixed-Signal Hardware

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7687
  • Salary: NON 220,000

Electrical Engineering Manager – Digital & Mixed-Signal Hardware
Denver, CO

Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager for their Digital & Mixed-Signal Hardware to lead the development of advanced high-speed digital electronics supporting next-generation communication and computing systems for space and airborne platforms. This is a highly technical leadership opportunity focused on delivering scalable, production-ready digital hardware in a fast-paced and innovation-driven engineering environment.

The role will oversee engineering teams across multiple sites and product lines while driving technical execution, architecture consistency, and engineering process maturity. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership responsibilities, supporting the development of complex software-defined radio systems, phased array control electronics, and high-performance embedded computing platforms.

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Lead digital and mixed-signal hardware engineering activities across multiple aerospace and defense programmes.
  • Establish and improve engineering standards, workflows, and best practices for high-speed digital design and PCB development.
  • Drive architecture reviews, schematic reviews, layout reviews, and cross-functional technical decision making.
  • Support development of software-defined radio platforms, phased array systems, and high-speed embedded computing architectures.
  • Contribute directly to board-level digital and mixed-signal hardware development when required.
  • Lead complex debug and troubleshooting activities involving processors, FPGAs, and high-speed interfaces.
  • Ensure designs meet design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with RF, firmware, power, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams.
  • Lead hiring, mentoring, coaching, and technical development of engineering teams.
  • Support long-term architecture planning, platform reuse strategies, and engineering execution planning.

Required Experience:
 

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in digital or mixed-signal hardware engineering with leadership or management exposure.
  • Strong experience with high-speed digital board design and dense multilayer PCB architectures.
  • Experience with signal integrity analysis and timing closure.
  • Familiarity with high-speed simulation and analysis tools such as Ansys SiWave, ADS SiPro, or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium.
  • Understanding of FPGA-based systems, embedded processors, and hardware/software integration.
  • Experience supporting products through development, integration, qualification, and manufacturing transition.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and technical leadership capabilities.

Preferred Background:
 

  • Aerospace, defense, satellite communications, phased array, or software-defined radio experience.
  • Familiarity with FPGA toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado.
  • Experience building and scaling engineering teams in fast-growth environments.
  • Exposure to production environments, hardware productization, and supply chain collaboration.

 

Engineering Manager – RF Hardware

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7685
  • Salary: NON 210,000

Engineering Manager – RF Hardware 
Denver, CO

Our rapidly scaling Space client is seeking an Engineering Manager – RF Hardware to lead the development and execution of advanced RF electronics across a broad portfolio of space and airborne communication systems. This is a highly technical leadership role responsible for driving engineering excellence, design consistency, and scalable hardware development in a fast-paced environment supporting next-generation communications platforms.

The successful candidate will lead RF hardware teams across multiple product lines and locations while remaining hands-on in critical design, review, integration, and debug activities. The role combines technical leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality RF hardware is delivered on schedule and transitioned successfully into production.

Key Responsibilities:
 

  • Lead RF hardware engineering activities across multiple programmes and product lines.
  • Establish and improve RF hardware development processes, standards, and best practices.
  • Drive board-level and system-level RF hardware design activities.
  • Participate in schematic reviews, layout reviews, and system integration efforts.
  • Support RF debug, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations during development and production.
  • Ensure hardware designs meet design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering teams.
  • Lead hiring, mentoring, coaching, and performance management for RF engineering teams.
  • Support technical planning, staffing strategies, and programme execution activities.
  • Contribute to RF component strategy, supplier management, and long-term technology planning.

Required Experience:
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 7+ years of RF hardware engineering experience with leadership or management exposure.
  • Strong experience with RF board-level and system-level hardware development.
  • Knowledge of RF architectures, signal integrity, and RF component selection.
  • Experience with RF simulation and analysis tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or equivalent.
  • Understanding of power electronics, digital electronics, firmware interactions, and mechanical integration.
  • Experience supporting hardware products from development through manufacturing transition.
  • Familiarity with PCB design tools, schematic capture, and engineering review processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced aerospace, defense, or high-reliability engineering environment.

Desirable experience:
 

  • Aerospace, satellite communications, defense, phased array, or high-frequency communications experience.
  • Experience scaling engineering teams in a rapidly growing organization.
  • Familiarity with production environments, supply chain collaboration, and hardware productization.

Principal Flight Software Engineer I

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7517
  • Salary: NON 189,500

We’re working with an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation communication systems for satellites, UAVs, and advanced airborne platforms. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute across the full software lifecycle—from concept through to in-orbit operations.

If you enjoy working close to hardware, owning systems end-to-end, and solving complex real-world problems, this is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design and develop mission-critical software for satellites, ground systems, and mission operations
  • Own the full software lifecycle: architecture ? development ? testing ? deployment ? in-orbit support
  • Work across the stack, including:
    • Embedded systems / microcontrollers
    • Low-level drivers & BSPs
    • Applications & data systems
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and test teams
  • Lead design reviews and present to customers and senior leadership
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction
  • Support integration, validation, and performance optimization
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party / open-source software

What We’re Looking For

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
  • 7–9+ years of software development experience
  • Strong experience in C / C++
  • Proven background in embedded systems and hardware interaction
  • Experience building complex, multi-threaded applications
  • Familiarity with:
    • Software configuration & version control tools
    • Debugging and troubleshooting real-world systems
  • Strong communication skills (you’ll be customer-facing at times)

Nice to Have

  • Aerospace or space systems experience
  • Flight software or mission systems experience
  • Familiarity with:
    • NASA cFS or similar frameworks
    • COSMOS or mission ops tools
  • Experience with:
    • ARM processors / microcontrollers
    • SDK development
  • Ability to read schematics and datasheets

Compensation & Benefits

  • $142,000 – $189,500 base salary
  • Equity (stock options)
  • Comprehensive benefits:
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • HSA / FSA
    • Life & disability
    • Retirement plans

Eligibility Requirement

Due to export control regulations, applicants must be:

  • U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or otherwise authorized to work on U.S. government-regulated programs

Principal Software Project Engineer I

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7519
  • Salary: NON 189,500

Lead software programs that go all the way to orbit.

We’re partnered with a fast-growing aerospace company building next-generation satellite and mission systems. This is a high-impact role where you’ll sit at the center of engineering, program management, and customers—driving the successful delivery of mission-critical software.

If you enjoy owning complex programs, working closely with embedded systems, and leading teams in a fast-paced environment, this is a standout opportunity.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead and manage software development programs for satellite and aerospace systems
  • Build and maintain software development plans aligned to cost, schedule, and technical requirements
  • Act as the bridge between software engineering, program management, and customers
  • Drive execution through:
    • Backlog management
    • Sprint planning & standups
    • Retrospectives
  • Prioritize features across multiple stakeholders with competing needs
  • Own and maintain tools such as Jira and other lifecycle management systems
  • Ensure consistent execution of the software development lifecycle (Agile, V-model, etc.)
  • Continuously improve processes, delivery, and team efficiency

What We’re Looking For

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
  • 9+ years of experience, including:
    • Software project/program management
    • Exposure to embedded software development
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Software development lifecycles (Agile, V-model, etc.)
    • Requirements, configuration, and issue tracking systems
  • Experience with tools like Jira
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both:
    • Technical teams
    • Non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

  • Experience in aerospace, satellite, or high-reliability systems
  • Background in embedded systems or firmware development
  • Familiarity with hardware/software integration at board level
  • Experience managing spacecraft or mission software programs
  • Exposure to requirements-driven engineering environments

Why This Role?

  • Be part of a team building cutting-edge satellite systems
  • Work on programs that go from concept ? launch ? operation
  • High ownership and visibility across engineering and leadership
  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment with real impact

Compensation & Benefits

  • $142,000 – $189,500 base salary
  • Equity (stock options)
  • Full benefits package:
    • Medical, dental, vision
    • HSA / FSA
    • Life & disability
    • Retirement plans