Staff Flight Software Engineer

You’ll take ownership of mission-critical flight software that powers our autonomous lunar vehicles, software that must perform flawlessly in some of the most extreme environments imaginable.

In this role, you’ll be the subject-matter expert for NASA’s core Flight System (cFS), guiding architecture, integration, and best practices across the team. You’ll help define, develop, and certify embedded flight software that supports real-time robotic navigation, control, and payload operations.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of cFS for robotic avionics platforms

• Integrate flight software with RTOS environments like VxWorks or RTEMS

• Customize and extend cFS services to meet mission needs

• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and robotics engineers for seamless data handling and timing

• Support HIL testing, simulation, and mission rehearsals

• Mentor engineers and set the standard for safety, reliability, and certification

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years in embedded software or avionics systems for space or robotics

• 3+ years of direct experience with NASA core Flight System (cFS)

• Proficiency in C for embedded development

• Strong background in spacecraft data handling, telemetry, and real-time networking

• US Person (citizen or permanent resident)

Nice to have:

• Experience with FDIR, GNC integration, or human-rated systems

• Familiarity with LEON3/4, RISC-V, or space-grade processors

• Background with NASA, JPL, Lockheed, or major planetary robotics programs
  
   

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