Axiom Space

Flight Software Architect

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

RustC++CI/CDLinuxProject ManagementAgileEmbedded SystemsAvionicsControlsTCP/IPResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Oversee development of fault tolerant flight software responsible for the overall command and control of an autonomous space vehicle.
This is a technical leadership role with no direct reports.
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.

Define flight software architectures to build robust real-time safety-critical software systems.
Oversee efforts to integrate software components, create and run unit tests, validate on Hardware-in-the-Loop and release real-time embedded solutions.
Lead and contribute to technical documentation for architecture, design, verification plans.
Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.
Collaborate with teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs and lead verification, to ensure software products meet requirements and safety-critical standards.
Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth.

Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field.
15+ years' experience in mission critical software development, preferably in aerospace.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Experience designing, deploying and supporting flight control systems (or similar complexity).
Experience in development of real-time embedded system, including system design, analysis, development, implementation, integration, verification, qualification, and release.
Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software.
Track record of delivering outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges.

Familiarity with embedded systems architectures (bare-metal & RTOS-based systems)
Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Understanding of C/C++, Rust for safety-critical systems
Strong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP and UDP
Familiarity with spacecraft communications protocols is preferred
Knowledge of redundancy management & high-reliability architectures
Exposure to software development in Linux environments
Experience supporting aerospace or defense programs
Core Competencies:
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline

Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond.

driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Flight Software Architect who is fueled by high ownership, execution horsepower, growth mindset, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.
We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace.

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