Software Test Lead

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #8066
  • Salary: NON 145,000

We're partnered with a pioneering space robotics company developing next-generation lunar vehicles and are looking for a Software Test Lead to build and lead the software verification strategy behind mission-critical flight systems.

This is an opportunity to define testing from the ground up, working across embedded software, robotics, and autonomous systems that will operate on the Moon.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the software test strategy for embedded, flight and ground systems.
  • Develop verification plans, test procedures and validation activities.
  • Build and improve HIL, simulation and automated test environments.
  • Work closely with software, systems and hardware engineers to ensure full requirements coverage.
  • Support fault injection, resilience testing and software certification.
  • Mentor engineers and help grow the software test function.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
  • 5+ years of software test experience, including leadership or senior-level responsibility.
  • Experience testing embedded or safety-critical software.
  • Knowledge of HIL, automation frameworks and scripting.
  • Strong understanding of verification, validation and the software development lifecycle.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • U.S. Person.

Nice to Have

  • Robotics, autonomous systems or spacecraft experience.
  • cFS, VxWorks, CI/CD or cloud testing experience.
  • Experience with spaceflight software development and certification.

Why Apply?

This is a chance to shape the software quality strategy for one of the most exciting lunar programmes in development today, helping deliver autonomous systems that will support the next generation of human exploration.

Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #8060
  • Salary: NON 205,000

Are you an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer looking to design the next generation of power systems that will operate on the Moon?

We're partnered with an innovative space robotics company developing advanced lunar vehicles and autonomous systems for future human exploration. They're looking for a Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer to take ownership of the vehicle's Electrical Power System (EPS), leading the architecture and development of high-voltage power electronics that will power critical lunar missions.

This is a highly technical leadership role where you'll influence the complete electrical architecture while remaining hands-on with hardware design, integration and testing.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the architecture and development of the vehicle Electrical Power System (EPS).
  • Design high-voltage (120V+) power distribution, conditioning, protection and control systems.
  • Own electrical hardware development from concept through flight, including requirements, schematics, PCB layout, design reviews, testing and integration.
  • Develop vehicle-level power architectures supporting batteries, motor drives, charging systems, power conversion and mission-critical loads.
  • Design solutions for regenerative braking, motor control, transient suppression, fault protection and energy management.
  • Perform engineering trade studies balancing performance, reliability, safety, mass and cost.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, thermal and harnessing teams to deliver fully integrated vehicle hardware.
  • Support hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, EMI/EMC testing, environmental testing and vehicle integration.
  • Define verification strategies and support qualification testing.
  • Work with suppliers on power electronics, motors, batteries and related hardware.
  • Provide technical leadership through design reviews, customer reviews and flight readiness activities.
  • Mentor junior electrical engineers and help establish engineering best practices.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 12+ years of experience designing high-voltage or high-power electrical systems.
  • Strong background developing power electronics, electrical power distribution systems or motor control systems.
  • Experience designing systems operating above 100VDC.
  • Strong knowledge of power conversion, protection, fault detection, power switching and high-current distribution.
  • Experience with electric vehicles, aerospace, industrial power systems or other safety-critical hardware.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware integration, debugging and root cause analysis.
  • Proficiency with Altium Designer.
  • Strong understanding of EMI/EMC design for high-power electronics.
  • Able to lead complex technical programmes while remaining hands-on.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a fast-paced engineering environment.
  • Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience with aerospace, spaceflight or electric vehicle power systems.
  • Experience supporting NASA or Class A flight hardware.
  • Knowledge of battery systems, Battery Management Systems (BMS) and power conversion.
  • Familiarity with aerospace electrical design standards.
  • Experience developing hardware for harsh environments, including vibration, vacuum and thermal extremes.
  • Previous experience within a commercial space startup.

Why Join?

You'll play a key role in developing the electrical backbone of one of the world's most advanced lunar vehicles. This is an opportunity to lead the design of high-voltage power systems that will operate in one of the harshest environments imaginable, while working alongside a multidisciplinary team solving some of the most challenging engineering problems in space exploration.

If you're excited by high-power electronics, technical ownership, and building hardware that will help return humans to the Moon, we'd love to hear from you.

Safety & Mission Assurance Manager

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7887
  • Salary: NON 160,000

Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager

Human Spaceflight | Lunar Exploration | Systems Safety

Do you want to help ensure the safety and reliability of the next generation of human-rated space vehicles?

We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced mobility systems and robotic vehicles for future lunar exploration missions. They're seeking a Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to lead safety, reliability, and mission assurance activities across one of the most ambitious human spaceflight programs currently in development.

This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the safety of both astronauts and mission-critical hardware as humanity prepares for its next era of exploration beyond Earth.

The Opportunity

As the Safety & Mission Assurance Manager, you'll serve as the technical authority for safety, reliability, and mission assurance across a groundbreaking aerospace program.

You'll work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, test, and program teams to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, conduct safety reviews, and establish the processes that ensure mission success. This role offers the chance to influence vehicle design, operational safety, and mission readiness from concept through deployment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead all Safety & Mission Assurance activities across a major aerospace program

  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety, reliability, and mission assurance policies

  • Perform hazard analyses and identify potential failure modes throughout the product lifecycle

  • Work with engineering teams to define, implement, and verify risk mitigation strategies

  • Lead and coordinate:

    • Hazard Reports

    • FMECA activities

    • Reliability assessments

    • Service life analyses

    • Risk management processes

  • Partner with Quality teams to ensure effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality assurance processes

  • Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis activities

  • Support workforce safety initiatives and ensure compliance with occupational safety standards

  • Coordinate milestone reviews, safety review boards, and mission assurance assessments

  • Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and government regulations

  • Drive continuous improvement of safety and reliability processes across the organization

  • Mentor and lead mission assurance personnel and cross-functional teams

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

  • 6+ years of experience in Safety, Reliability, Mission Assurance, Systems Engineering, or Quality Engineering within aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries

  • Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or complex aerospace programs

  • Experience creating and implementing Hazard Analysis reports

  • Experience participating in or leading Safety Review Panels

  • Strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality

  • Ability to balance rigorous safety standards with fast-paced development schedules

  • U.S. Person status required

Preferred Experience

  • Previous leadership experience managing Safety & Mission Assurance teams

  • Human-rated vehicle or crewed spaceflight programs

  • Reliability engineering and reliability prediction methodologies

  • FMECA and fault tree analysis

  • Flight hardware development programs

  • Spacecraft, launch vehicle, rover, or mobility platform experience

  • Programs that have successfully launched or operated in space

  • OSHA 10 Certification

  • Familiarity with:

    • FAR

    • DFARS

    • NASA standards and requirements

    • Aerospace safety review processes

Why Join?

  • Help shape the safety and reliability of future exploration missions

  • Influence vehicle design and mission success from day one

  • Work on one of the most exciting human spaceflight programs currently under development

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams solving complex challenges

  • Build processes and systems that directly impact crew safety and mission assurance

  • Join a fast-moving organization where your expertise will have visible impact

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development and educational reimbursement

  • Opportunity to contribute to technologies enabling the next era of human space exploration

If you're passionate about safety, reliability, risk management, and ensuring mission success in challenging aerospace environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Staff Embedded – Middleware

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7885
  • Salary: NON 180,000

Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Middleware

Space Robotics | Linux Kernel Development | Avionics

Are you passionate about building the software foundations that power advanced robotic systems operating in some of the harshest environments imaginable?

We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation autonomous vehicles and robotic systems for future exploration missions. They're looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Middleware to lead the development of mission-critical operating system and middleware software that enables reliable, fault-tolerant operation of advanced avionics platforms.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of embedded systems, robotics, avionics, and autonomous vehicle development while helping shape the future of human and robotic exploration.

The Opportunity

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you'll serve as the technical authority for Linux kernel configuration, customization, and deployment across complex robotics and avionics platforms.

You'll work closely with hardware, systems, robotics, and software teams to build highly reliable, safety-critical software capable of supporting autonomous operations in demanding environments. You'll also mentor engineers, influence architecture decisions, and play a key role in bringing new hardware platforms from concept through deployment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead Linux kernel configuration, customization, and deployment efforts

  • Design, develop, integrate, and maintain kernel-level software for advanced robotics and avionics systems

  • Perform board bring-up activities for new hardware platforms

  • Configure bootloaders, initialize processors, and develop peripheral drivers

  • Implement task scheduling, memory partitioning, and real-time operating configurations

  • Develop and integrate device drivers for mission-critical subsystems

  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, and robotics teams to implement fault-tolerant architectures

  • Support hardware/software integration efforts using engineering models, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop environments

  • Troubleshoot performance, timing, and real-time execution issues

  • Develop and maintain flight-quality documentation, operational procedures, and integration processes

  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across embedded software initiatives

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software for mission-critical systems

  • 3+ years of Linux kernel configuration, BSP development, or low-level platform customization

  • Hands-on board bring-up experience for embedded hardware platforms

  • Strong C programming skills for embedded systems

  • Experience with:

    • Linux kernel development

    • Bootloaders

    • Device drivers

    • Hardware abstraction layers

    • Real-time debugging

    • Performance optimization

  • Experience working with communication interfaces such as:

    • SPI

    • RS-422 / RS-485

    • ADCs

    • SpaceWire

  • Understanding of deterministic networking, multiprocessing architectures, and safety-critical software design

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • U.S. Person status required

Preferred Experience

  • Spacecraft, robotics, or autonomous vehicle development

  • Crewed vehicle avionics systems

  • Planetary robotics or autonomous mobility platforms

  • NASA Core Flight System (cFS)

  • VxWorks 7

  • Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)

  • BSP development for safety-critical systems

  • Space mission development lifecycles and documentation standards

  • OCI containers and containerized deployment environments

  • Hardware-in-the-loop and simulation-based testing

Why Join?

  • Work on cutting-edge robotic and autonomous systems

  • Solve complex low-level software challenges where reliability is critical

  • Influence architecture decisions across software and hardware platforms

  • See your work progress from development through real-world deployment

  • Collaborate with experts across avionics, robotics, systems engineering, and autonomy

  • Join a fast-paced environment where engineers have genuine ownership and impact

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development and educational reimbursement

  • Opportunity to work on some of the most advanced autonomous and robotic systems being developed today

If you're excited by Linux kernel development, embedded systems, avionics, and building software that enables next-generation robotic platforms, we'd love to hear from you.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7867
  • Salary: NON 95,000

An innovative space technology company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the development and production of next-generation robotic, mobility, and aerospace systems designed for extreme environments. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation focused on advancing human exploration while delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing, and optimising manufacturing processes for complex, high-reliability hardware. Working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams, you will help bridge design and manufacturing to ensure products are built efficiently, reliably, and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes for complex mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Partner with design engineering teams to integrate Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) principles throughout product development.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and assembly procedures.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues, non-conformances, and product failures.
  • Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and assembly methodologies for precision-engineered hardware.
  • Support prototype development and early-stage production builds.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to qualify manufacturing processes and improve product quality and consistency.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and production efficiency.
  • Plan and execute manufacturing readiness activities and support production ramp-up strategies.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable manufacturing capabilities for future growth.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7–10 years' experience in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, automotive, robotics, advanced mobility, defence, or other high-reliability industries.
  • Proven experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes for complex assemblies.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and technical documentation.
  • Experience working within regulated quality environments (AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of structured problem-solving and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, RCCA, Fishbone, etc.).
  • Experience with additive manufacturing and advanced production technologies.
    Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or equivalent.

  • Hands-on experience with machining, fabrication, assembly, or production operations.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
  • Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem solving and execution.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced manufacturing engineer to contribute to pioneering technology programmes at the forefront of advanced engineering and exploration. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and help bring innovative products from concept through production in a highly collaborative and mission-focused environment.

Crew Systems IPT

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7842
  • Salary: NON 175,000

A space technology company developing next-generation lunar mobility and human spaceflight systems is seeking an experienced Crew Systems IPT Lead to join its growing team.

This is a great opportunity to lead the development and integration of crew-facing systems for a flagship human-rated spaceflight programme. Working at the forefront of commercial space exploration, you will be responsible for delivering safe, reliable and mission-critical crew systems while collaborating with government agencies, commercial partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in human-rated systems with strong programme leadership capabilities, driving the delivery of crew accommodations, interfaces and operational systems from concept through certification and flight readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Crew Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT), with accountability for technical performance, programme cost and schedule.
    • Oversee the design, development and integration of crew-facing hardware and software systems, including:
    • Human-machine interfaces
    • Displays and controls
    • Seating and restraint systems
    • Lighting systems
    • Stowage solutions
    • Ingress and egress systems
  • Work closely with human spaceflight stakeholders, customers and certification authorities to ensure crew systems meet programme requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable human-rating, safety and certification standards.
  • Define, manage and maintain system requirements, interfaces and verification strategies.
  • Coordinate technical activities across mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, safety and systems engineering teams.
  • Lead system integration, validation and verification activities through major programme milestones and design reviews.
  • Support the development of operational procedures, crew training materials and mission products.
  • Drive a culture of safety, innovation, quality and mission success throughout the programme lifecycle.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Significant experience delivering complex aerospace or human-rated systems, including several years in technical leadership positions.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting human spaceflight, crewed aerospace, defence or other safety-critical programmes
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through full product development lifecycles.
  • Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, integration and verification processes.
  • Experience working within highly regulated environments and certification-driven programmes.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple technical workstreams simultaneously and perform effectively under demanding schedules.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
  • Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of human space exploration by leading the development of crew systems for a groundbreaking spaceflight programme. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering innovative, human-centred solutions that enable safe and effective operations in some of the most challenging environments ever encountered.

Lead Mission Director

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7837
  • Salary: NON 235,000

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Mission Operations professional to lead the planning and execution of complex spaceflight and exploration missions. This strategic leadership position will oversee mission operations teams, drive operational readiness, manage mission risk, and support critical decision-making throughout all phases of mission delivery.

The role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the advancement of next-generation exploration programmes while working alongside leading experts across engineering, operations, and programme management disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mission planning, preparation, and execution activities for high-profile spaceflight and exploration missions.
  • Make critical real-time operational decisions to ensure mission success, asset protection, and personnel safety during active mission operations.
  • Direct multidisciplinary flight operations teams, managing mission risks and resolving operational challenges before and during mission execution.
  • Serve as the primary mission operations interface between engineering, programme management, integration and test teams, and external stakeholders.
  • Develop, evaluate, and refine mission objectives in alignment with programme requirements and operational constraints.
  • Create and execute detailed mission and flight plans to support programme objectives.
  • Develop and maintain operational rules, procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure safe mission execution.
  • Coordinate mission planning activities across internal teams, partner organisations, customers, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Lead contingency planning and operational response activities to resolve system anomalies and restore nominal mission operations.
  • Drive continuous improvement of mission operations processes, procedures, and team performance.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in spaceflight mission operations, aerospace operations, or a closely related field.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in mission planning, operations management, systems integration, and real-time operational decision-making.
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft systems, mission design, flight operations, and operational risk management.
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience developing operational procedures, mission rules, training programmes, and execution frameworks.
  • Willingness to support mission operations outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays when required.
  • Eligibility to work within regulated aerospace and defence environments.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience as a Mission Director, Flight Director, Operations Lead, or equivalent senior mission operations role.
  • Experience supporting crewed or uncrewed spaceflight missions.
  • Knowledge of spacecraft development, testing, integration, launch operations, orbital mechanics, or ground systems.
  • Experience working with government agencies, commercial space organisations, or international partners.
  • Strong technical writing and operational documentation skills.
  • Experience leading complex technical programmes involving multiple stakeholders and integrated systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to simplify complex technical challenges and communicate solutions effectively across diverse audiences.

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a leading role in the future of human and robotic space exploration, contributing directly to groundbreaking missions while working alongside world-class engineering and operations teams. The role is ideally suited to an accomplished mission operations professional seeking to make a lasting impact on the next generation of spaceflight capabilities.

Senior IT Security Engineer – Mission System Cybersecurity & Compliance

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7829
  • Salary: NON 120,000

An innovative space technology organisation developing next-generation robotic and autonomous systems for lunar and planetary exploration is seeking a Senior IT Security Engineer – Mission Systems Cybersecurity & Compliance. This individual will be responsible for securing mission-critical systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across complex engineering environments, and supporting the development of resilient operational infrastructure. The role combines technical cybersecurity expertise, governance and compliance leadership, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls aligned with frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DFARS/FAR, and ITAR requirements.
  • Translate cybersecurity requirements into system architecture, design, implementation, testing, and verification activities.
  • Design and maintain security controls for mission and operational systems, including access management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Lead compliance initiatives, audits, and assessments while ensuring audit readiness and timely remediation of findings.
  • Produce and maintain cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), and supporting accreditation artefacts.
  • Support security investigations, forensic analysis, monitoring activities, and remediation efforts for identified vulnerabilities and incidents.
  • Evaluate and implement cybersecurity technologies such as SIEM, DLP, monitoring, and compliance management tools.
  • Collaborate with engineering, IT, and compliance teams to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) processes.
  • Develop strategies to improve system resilience, survivability, maintainability, and security throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices across the organisation.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, or information assurance environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements including NIST, RMF, ISO standards, DFARS/FAR, and controlled environments.
  • Experience supporting security compliance audits and accreditation activities.
  • Understanding of systems engineering principles including requirements management, architecture, design, testing, and verification.
  • Technical expertise across cloud environments, operating systems, networking, security controls, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  • Experience developing and maintaining security documentation and compliance artefacts.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
  • Eligibility to work within regulated or government-controlled environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional seeking to play a key role in protecting mission-critical systems within a cutting-edge aerospace and advanced technology environment. The successful candidate will contribute directly to the security, compliance, and resilience of systems supporting pioneering space exploration initiatives while working alongside highly skilled engineering and technical teams.

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7728
  • Salary: NON 180,000

Staff Core Software Engineer

? Golden, Colorado

We’re looking for a Staff Core Software Engineer to develop embedded and flight software for mission-critical robotic and spaceflight systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

This role is focused on real-time embedded systems, flight software architecture, hardware integration, and autonomy platforms. You’ll work closely with avionics, robotics, systems, and hardware teams to develop highly reliable software for lunar vehicles operating in demanding environments.

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Embedded and flight software for robotic space systems
  • RTOS-based software development (VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS, etc.)
  • Command & telemetry systems
  • Hardware abstraction layers and device drivers
  • Flight software integration and system control logic
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation environments
  • Real-time system performance, debugging, and validation
  • Robotics and autonomous vehicle software architectures

Ideal Background

  • 5+ years developing embedded software or avionics systems
  • Strong C programming experience for embedded systems
  • Experience with RTOS environments and real-time software concepts
  • Familiarity with NASA cFS or similar flight software frameworks
  • Experience integrating software directly with hardware platforms
  • Understanding of telemetry, networking, and spacecraft data handling
  • Comfortable debugging timing, integration, and system interaction issues
  • Strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary engineering environments

Nice to Have

  • Device driver or BSP development experience
  • Hardware-in-the-loop or simulation experience
  • Safety-critical or fault-tolerant software development
  • GNC software integration experience
  • Planetary robotics or crewed spacecraft avionics experience
  • Startup or NewSpace background

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge lunar robotics and help build the software systems that will support the next era of human space exploration.

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.