Autonomy Engineer

  • Location: Denver, Colorado
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7739
  • Salary: NON 130,000

An innovative aerospace and robotics organisation is seeking an Autonomy Engineer to support the development of advanced autonomous navigation and control systems for next-generation robotic and orbital platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of autonomy, robotics, and space exploration, contributing to technologies designed for challenging and remote environments.

Working within a highly collaborative engineering team, the successful candidate will help design and implement sophisticated autonomy software, enabling coordinated operations across multiple autonomous systems while supporting cutting-edge exploration missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop decentralised navigation and decision-making algorithms for autonomous robotic and orbital systems
  • Develop robust autonomy software capable of operating in challenging and unstructured environments
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate autonomy systems with hardware platforms
  • Utilise simulation tools and techniques to enhance system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
  • Conduct simulations, testing, and validation activities to refine algorithms and software performance
  • Ensure software solutions meet industry standards for safety, reliability, and mission-critical performance
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, including interface specifications and verification plans
  • Participate in technical reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments throughout the development lifecycle
  • Research and integrate emerging technologies and advancements within autonomy, robotics, and intelligent systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Commercial experience developing autonomy software for autonomous systems
  • Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  • Swarm coordination and task allocation
  • State estimation and cooperative localisation
  • Object identification, modelling, and tracking
  • Motion planning and control for robotic or autonomous platforms
  • Strong programming capability in C++ and/or Python
  • Experience working with ROS (Robot Operating System)
  • Comfortable operating within agile, research-driven, and interdisciplinary engineering environments
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams
  • Proven innovation through projects, publications, patents, or technical achievements
  • Eligibility to work within a security-conscious environment

Desirable Experience

  • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Robotics, Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, or related field
  • Experience with multi-agent autonomous systems in space or extreme environments
  • Familiarity with real-time or space-grade operating systems and software frameworks
  • Experience with containers and virtualisation technologies such as Docker or VirtualBox
  • Knowledge of sensor integration and calibration
  • Experience supporting end-to-end deployment of autonomous or networked software systems

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering organisation developing breakthrough autonomous technologies for space and advanced robotic applications. The role would suit an engineer passionate about autonomy, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges within mission-critical environments.

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.

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 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

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer II

  • Location: Denver, Texas
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #7520
  • Salary: NON 136,000

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer II

We are working with a fast-growing aerospace company developing advanced satellite and space systems. This role owns flight dynamics from mission concept through launch and on-orbit operations, with high visibility and impact across engineering and mission teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead orbit design, trajectory optimization, and trade studies (LEO, GEO, and beyond)
  • Develop and maintain high-fidelity mission analysis models
  • Perform launch window analysis, injection targeting, and dispersions analysis
  • Define and validate delta-V budgets across all mission phases
  • Support constellation design, station-keeping, and end-of-life disposal planning
  • Develop orbit determination strategies using GNSS, radiometric, and optical data
  • Plan and analyze spacecraft maneuvers and trajectory corrections
  • Establish conjunction assessment and collision avoidance processes
  • Support mission readiness reviews, launch campaigns, and on-orbit operations
  • Build and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments
  • Automate workflows to improve scalability and efficiency
  • Integrate tools with GNC, flight software, and mission operations systems
  • Evaluate and implement tools such as GMAT, STK, ODTK, MONTE, or custom frameworks
  • Collaborate with propulsion, systems, GNC, and mission operations teams
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps
  • Interface with customers, partners, and regulatory bodies

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
  • 6+ years of experience in flight dynamics, astrodynamics, or mission analysis
  • Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, perturbation modeling, orbit determination, and maneuver design
  • Experience supporting real spacecraft missions through launch and operations
  • Strong programming skills (Python required; MATLAB, C++, or similar a plus)
  • Experience with industry-standard astrodynamics tools
  • Ability to work independently in a high-ownership environment
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with small satellite or constellation missions
  • Background in autonomous navigation or onboard orbit determination
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FCC, NOAA, ITU, Space-Track)
  • Experience building internal analysis tools or frameworks

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary range: $113,000 – $136,000
  • Equity included as part of the package
  • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans