Software Engineer (5-8 yrs)

About this role

Advanced Space seeks a mid-level Software Engineer with 5-8 years of spacecraft software experience to develop ground and flight software for lunar and deep space missions. The role combines hands-on development with mentoring responsibilities and architectural contributions in a dynamic space technology company based in Westminster, Colorado.

What you'll do

• Develop and debug ground and flight software components for space missions
• Contribute to system architecture decisions and design reviews
• Mentor junior engineers on coding standards and best practices
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
• Lead sprint planning for small teams and define software reuse opportunities
• Adapt development processes to fit varying project complexity levels

What they're looking for

• C++ or Python programming
• Spacecraft software systems and mission control expertise
• System architecture and design patterns
• CI/CD pipeline management
• Container technologies (Kubernetes)
• Technical mentoring and leadership
• Agile development methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($114,000-$132,235)
• Signing bonus and quarterly performance bonuses
• Health insurance and 401(k) plan
• Flexible time off policy
• Relocation assistance
• Free snacks and beverages in office