Senior Manager, Flight Software

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the flight software engineering team, including hiring and growth.
• Set the technical direction and architecture for flight software across programs.
• Ensure on-orbit and pre-launch software is high quality and reliable.
• Collaborate with electrical, FPGA, systems, and ground software teams.
• Oversee software planning, roadmaps, and prioritization across multiple efforts.
• Guide architectural decisions and long-term technical investments.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years software engineering; 2+ years leading teams (embedded or aerospace preferred).
• Real-time embedded systems: bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux.
• Proficiency in C and C++ (C++ highly preferred); Python or shell scripting.
• Experience defining system architecture and technical strategy; familiarity with embedded Linux.
• Experience with microcontrollers/SoCs (e.g., Xilinx Zynq) and hardware/software integration.

🎁 Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Paid Flexible Time Off policy.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Parental Leave program.
• Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Commuter and parking benefits.