Senior Spacecraft Software Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, CA 90245
About the Job
Company OverviewMillennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers
At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems
We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence
Superstars are welcome.At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place
From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values
We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth
Find your future with us.Job SummaryAs a senior spacecraft software engineer at Millennium Space Systems, you’ll take responsibility for creating the software that makes our satellites function in orbit
You will be involved in the design and architecture of the software for a spacecraft and leading a team to develop that software
Your code will run on our custom avionics, process signals from sensors like our star trackers, and command actuators like the propulsion system
Your software may also interface with custom payloads and perform high-level autonomy functions to ensure our spacecraft accomplish their missions
We are looking for software engineers that can take ownership of the software for a spacecraft, determine requirements for what it needs to do, and then lead development of the software while also contributing to the software development
And when that code is running in space, you’ll continue to support mission operations with software updates and enhancements.This position’s internal job code is SWE-Embedded. Our team is currently hiring for levels 4 - 5.Job ResponsibilitiesLead a small team of software engineers to develop the software for a new spacecraftWork collaboratively with hardware, control and system engineers to define and develop software requirements, architectures and designs suited for fault-tolerant spacecraftRapidly prototype novel software solutions to prove out the architecture/design concepts, quantify technical risk, and create new capabilitiesImplement designs in C/C++, integrate software components, create and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and release real-time embedded solutionsAssist with system verification and qualification, assessing the outputs and documenting the results to ensure software products that meet system requirements and mission-critical standardsBe responsible for all phases of software development and problem resolution from program inception to post-launch supportWork with hardware engineers to verify hardware-hardware and hardware-software interfacesMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar with focus on software developmentAbility to partition the software development into discrete tasks that can be worked by multiple software engineers.7+ years of experience in C and C++ programmingAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirementsAbility to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectivelyPreferred QualificationsExperience leading a small team of software engineersExperience with Linux in an embedded environmentExperience with concurrent HW/SW developmentExperience with board support packages and device driversExperience with iterative and/or agile development processesExperience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI)Experience in Python programmingExperience in Verilog and FPGAsExperience with git, JIRA, confluenceKnowledge of satellite systems and componentsPlease note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Summary Pay-RangeLevel 4: $130,900 - $177,100Level 5: $161,500 - $218,500Benefits and PerksMillennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan. Relocation assistance to Southern California can be provided.Before applying, please note:Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company
This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Applicants MUST be U.S
citizens and eligible for a security clearance
Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.Applicant Privacy PolicyMandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying CriteriaSummaryLocation: El Segundo, CA, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: ExperiencedDepartment: Flight Software
At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems
We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence
Superstars are welcome.At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place
From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values
We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth
Find your future with us.Job SummaryAs a senior spacecraft software engineer at Millennium Space Systems, you’ll take responsibility for creating the software that makes our satellites function in orbit
You will be involved in the design and architecture of the software for a spacecraft and leading a team to develop that software
Your code will run on our custom avionics, process signals from sensors like our star trackers, and command actuators like the propulsion system
Your software may also interface with custom payloads and perform high-level autonomy functions to ensure our spacecraft accomplish their missions
We are looking for software engineers that can take ownership of the software for a spacecraft, determine requirements for what it needs to do, and then lead development of the software while also contributing to the software development
And when that code is running in space, you’ll continue to support mission operations with software updates and enhancements.This position’s internal job code is SWE-Embedded. Our team is currently hiring for levels 4 - 5.Job ResponsibilitiesLead a small team of software engineers to develop the software for a new spacecraftWork collaboratively with hardware, control and system engineers to define and develop software requirements, architectures and designs suited for fault-tolerant spacecraftRapidly prototype novel software solutions to prove out the architecture/design concepts, quantify technical risk, and create new capabilitiesImplement designs in C/C++, integrate software components, create and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and release real-time embedded solutionsAssist with system verification and qualification, assessing the outputs and documenting the results to ensure software products that meet system requirements and mission-critical standardsBe responsible for all phases of software development and problem resolution from program inception to post-launch supportWork with hardware engineers to verify hardware-hardware and hardware-software interfacesMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar with focus on software developmentAbility to partition the software development into discrete tasks that can be worked by multiple software engineers.7+ years of experience in C and C++ programmingAbility to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirementsAbility to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectivelyPreferred QualificationsExperience leading a small team of software engineersExperience with Linux in an embedded environmentExperience with concurrent HW/SW developmentExperience with board support packages and device driversExperience with iterative and/or agile development processesExperience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI)Experience in Python programmingExperience in Verilog and FPGAsExperience with git, JIRA, confluenceKnowledge of satellite systems and componentsPlease note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position
Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.Summary Pay-RangeLevel 4: $130,900 - $177,100Level 5: $161,500 - $218,500Benefits and PerksMillennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan. Relocation assistance to Southern California can be provided.Before applying, please note:Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company
This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Applicants MUST be U.S
citizens and eligible for a security clearance
Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
We encourage veterans, disabled veterans and disabled individuals to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.Applicant Privacy PolicyMandatory Security Clearance and Access Process Disqualifying CriteriaSummaryLocation: El Segundo, CA, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: ExperiencedDepartment: Flight Software
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