
Astranis
Actively Hiring
Building next-generation internet satellites to get the world online
- B2B
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- +6
About the job
Flight Software Engineer
As our Flight Software Engineer, you will support the the development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft.Additionally, you will connect with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware.
Role
- Implement spacecraft avionics software
- Implement ground control and telemetry software
- Implement software for automated testing at component, functional and system levels, including HITL (Hardware in the Loop) testing
- Implement low level software to interface with various spacecraft components
- Implement/troubleshoot/improve real time operating system components
- Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in CS, EE (or equivalent background knowledge)
- A passion for building things, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
- Experience with C and/or C++
- Experience with Linux and shell command line tools
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Experience with designing real time systems
- Experience with building bare-metal embedded system software
- Experience with reading schematics and datasheets, debugging circuits that interface with embedded software, from debugger to logic analyzer to oscilloscope
- Experience with web development frameworks and databases
- Experience with test framework development, especially with HITL (Hardware in the Loop) systems
About the company

Astranis
Actively Hiring
- B2B
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- YC FundedStartup funded by Y Combinator
- Valuation $1B+This company has a valuation of $1B or more
- 5.0Highly ratedAstranis is highly rated on Glassdoor, with 5.0 out of 5 stars
- Growing fastShowed strong hiring growth in the past month
- 4.4Work / Life BalanceEmployees rate Astranis 4.4/5 on Glassdoor for work / life balance
- 4.8Strong LeadershipEmployees rate Astranis 4.8/5 on Glassdoor for faith in leadership
Perks
Healthcare benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, 100% covered, includes OneMedical.
Parental leave
Paid time off for new parents.
Generous vacation
Focus on yourself and come back rested and rejuvenated with our unlimited vacation policy.
Company meals
Healthy, delicious lunch catered every day.
Commuter benefits
Monthly commuting stipend to cover your public transportation; close to BART and other public transit.
Company events
Team retreats, board game nights, movie-watching parties, and other activities.
Workspace
Ergonomic workspace, cleanroom, and a machine shop to get your hands dirty.
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