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Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Mid-Career)

Axient

Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Mid-Career)

Job ID 2023-4920

Category

Engineering

# of Openings

1

Location : Location

US-NM-Albuquerque

Type

Regular, Full-Time

Minimum Education Requirement

Bachelor's

Minimum Experience Requirement, Years

5

Clearance Requirement

Secret

Overview

Axient is seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineer to support AFRL and Space Money projects in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

  • The team supports the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP). 
  • AFRL manages a variety of flight missions and ground programs, focusing on greater levels of connectivity, autonomy, performance, resilience, and collaboration within the Hybrid Architecture. 
  • Our R&D Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) contract with AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) provides concept design, development, integration, test, launch integration, and operations and evaluation of new space technologies and engineering prototypes. We support a broad range of mission areas including Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Position Navigation and Timing, Space Situational Awareness, Space Control, and Weather across all classes (Class 1 “Rapid Sats” to Class 3 “Flagships”) 
  • SSP is developing, testing, and transitioning small satellite technologies to support the Hybrid Architecture vision for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. 

Space Monkey is Axient's new program focused on developing commercial satellite buses for integration and deployment with government and commercial payloads and missions. Space Monkey specializes in concept, design, development, assembly, integration, and testing of components, subsystems, and integrated vehicles. 

This is a full-time position and offers a flexible work schedule. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Receive day-to-day direction from the software development team lead as necessary to advance flight code to space flight readiness 
  • Develop source code in C, C++, or C#, and then compile and test within an integrated development environment. 
  • Develop new software features for flight and/or ground support software 
  • Develop test scripts or other utilities in scripting languages (bash, python, etc...), and run regression tests as necessary to validate requirements at the system level 
  • Perform testing in a fast-paced environment, applying bug fixes and supporting software releases 
  • Learn an existing code base and bring expertise to the inner workings with the ability to reconstruct, augment, and expand system functionality 

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education & Experience 

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering 
  • 5+ years software development or test experience 

Requirements 

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship 
  • Must be able to complete and pass a U.S. government background investigation 
  • Must be able to attain and hold a DoD Top Secret security clearance and handle/safeguard sensitive classified information in accordance with regulations 
  • Must be able and willing to develop in or learn C++ and C# 
  • Must excel in small dynamic teams and in a fast-paced development cycle 

Preferences 

  • Familiarity / interest in learning best coding practices for embedded systems
  • Familiarity with small satellites, general orbital mechanics, and space communications
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks 
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems, both desktop and embedded 
  • Experience developing in C++ and/or C#/.NET 

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Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.

This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 or click here to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must comply with applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols under Executive Order 14042.

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