Spacecraft Software Engineer (Early Career)

El Segundo, CA

Full Time

Flight Software

Entry Level

Company Overview
Millennium 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 Summary
As a Spacecraft Software Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, you’ll create the software that makes our satellites function in orbit. 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 a high-level software task, determine requirements for what it needs to do, and then write (and test!) robust embedded C/C++ to meet those requirements. 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 Software Engineer. Our team is currently hiring for Level 1-2.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with hardware, control and system engineers to define and develop software requirements, architectures and designs suited for fault-tolerant spacecraft
Rapidly prototype novel software solutions to prove out the architecture/design concepts, quantify technical risk, and create new capabilities
Implement designs in C/C++, integrate software components, create and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and release real-time embedded solutions
Assist with system verification and qualification, assessing the outputs and documenting the results to ensure software products that meet system requirements and mission-critical standards
Be responsible for all phases of software development and problem resolution from program inception to post-launch support
Work with hardware engineers to verify hardware-hardware and hardware-software interfaces

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar with focus on software development
2+ years of experience in C and C++ programming
Experience with Linux in an embedded environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with concurrent HW/SW development
Experience with board support packages and
Experience with iterative and/or agile development processes
Experience with serial data protocols (HDLC, I2C, SPI)
Experience in Python programming
Experience in Verilog and FPGAs
Experience with git, JIRA, confluence
Knowledge of satellite systems and components
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Please 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-Range

Level 1: $74,800 - $110,000
Level 2: $90,950 - $133,750

Benefits and Perks
Millennium Space Systems offers a very competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan.

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.

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