Lead Flight Software Engineer (Special Programs)

Join Impulse Space as a Lead Flight Software Engineer for Special Programs. In this role, you will lead the design, development, integration, and operation of software for agile delta-V spacecraft. You will work closely with various teams to deliver high-reliability software for responsive space missions. Responsibilities include architecting real-time flight software systems, developing detection and mitigation algorithms for anomalies, mentoring a team of flight software engineers, and supporting mission operations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, company ownership, and a flexible PTO policy.

• Lead the design, development, integration, and operation of flight software for agile delta-V spacecraft.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability software for responsive space missions.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to a team of flight software engineers, supporting mission operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with Embedded Linux in mission-critical environments
• Demonstrated experience of computer architecture, operating systems, deterministic real-time execution, and embedded networking
• 5+ years of professional experience developing C/C++ code for embedded systems in aerospace, with at least 1 year in a technical leadership role
• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Experience with flight software frameworks, middleware, distributed software architectures, or publish/subscribe messaging patterns for mission-critical embedded systems
• Proven track record delivering flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, upper stages, OTVs, responsive spacecraft, or other high-performance aerospace systems
• Participation in successful integration, testing, launch, and mission operations of a space vehicle
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and guide design trade studies
• Experience collaborating with external suppliers, primes, or government customers to integrate software and hardware components across vehicle, payload, or mission systems