Flight Software Architect

Position Summary

We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Flight Software Architect with deep technical expertise in systems-level thinking and a background in aerospace domain knowledge who will be responsible for architecting our aerospace software applications for the Axiom Space Commercial Space program in Houston, TX. Candidates with a solid foundation in translating mission requirements into software architecture are encouraged to apply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Define flight software architectures to build robust real-time safety-critical software systems.
• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements, architectures, and designs and lead verification, to ensure software products meet requirements and safety-critical standards.
• Oversee development of fault tolerant flight software responsible for the overall command and control of an autonomous space vehicle.
• 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.
• This is a technical leadership role with no direct reports.
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement and maintain agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned.

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.
• Proven to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.

Skills

• 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
• Familiarity with flight software design for spacecraft, launch vehicles, UAVs, or avionics
• 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

Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)
• Equipment and Machines
• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)