Senior Flight Software Engineer Job at Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, CA

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  • Astranis Space Technologies
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Astranis Space Technologies provided pay range This range is provided by Astranis Space Technologies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr As a team, we’ve launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars. Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we’re very excited for the impact we’ll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more! Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career. Senior Software Engineer As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will be responsible for assisting with architecture, high level design choices, development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft. Additionally, you will mentor junior members and collaborate with other teams to ensure that the software you've implemented works on their hardware. This role will contribute to both commercial and US Government programs. Role: Develop Software for the Flight Computer on our Satellites Develop Firmware for control boards on the satellite Improve and deliver reliable software through requirements generation, continuous integration, automated testing and code reviews Collaborate with multiple teams (avionics, Ground Control, Telemetry) Develop software in C++ to interface with Flight computer and interface with the custom hardware on the vehicle Deliver complex projects through incremental development Requirements: 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI) Good Communication and Written Skills Passionate about Space Technology Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems. Bonus: Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems Experience with Python Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive) Experience Board Bringup, debugging / Integration of Hardware Software What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals. Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

$150,000 - $220,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required (To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Space Research and Technology and Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Astranis Space Technologies by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles. Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Continue with Google Software Engineer, AI Intern (Fall 2025) San Francisco, CA $130,000 - $238,000 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $145,000 - $230,000 2 weeks ago Mountain View, CA $125,400 - $188,100 1 week ago Software Engineer, AI Platform - New Grad San Jose, CA $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 1 week ago San Francisco, CA $176,000.00 - $250,000.00 4 days ago Software Engineer (L4), Content & Business Products Software Engineer, Frontend (All Levels) San Francisco, CA $150,000.00 - $230,000.00 2 months ago Palo Alto, CA $140,000.00 - $185,000.00 3 hours ago Full Stack Software Engineer - Post-training San Francisco, CA $130,000.00 - $240,000.00 2 weeks ago (General Hire) Software Engineer Graduate (Advertisement Team) - 2025 Start (BS/MS) San Jose, CA $113,500 - $250,000 1 week ago San Francisco, CA $56.25 - $173,000 4 days ago Full Stack Software Engineer (L4), Product Localization Engineering New Grads 2025 - Software Engineer, Algorithm San Jose, CA $120,000 - $165,000 9 months ago San Francisco, CA $125,000 - $175,000 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $140,000 - $195,000 5 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Astranis Space Technologies

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