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Flight Software Engineer

Katalyst Space Technologies
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
Salary
$105,000 - $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Deep, hands-on C++ experience on real-time or resource-constrained systems
  • Experience with fault-tolerant thinking and recovery strategies
  • Proven ability to finish tasks and verify work before completion
  • Strong analytical skills to challenge assumptions and defend design decisions
  • 2+ years of experience for Engineer level, 6+ years for Senior, and 10+ years for Principal
  • BS in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace, electrical engineering, or equivalent proficiency
Nice to have
  • Experience with cFS, custom middleware, or other spacecraft and robotics frameworks
  • Knowledge of radios, CCSDS, or spacecraft communication stacks
  • Experience building or running SIL/HIL test infrastructure
  • Familiarity with Rust or safety-critical processes
  • Experience in pose estimation, relative navigation, or vision-consumer integration
What the job really is

As a Flight Software Engineer at Katalyst, you will own the core flight software subsystems for robotic space vehicles, including telemetry, command paths, and fault detection. You'll write modern C++ and Python code on a Linux flight computer, ensuring safety and reliability under schedule pressure. The role involves diagnosing anomalies, mentoring less experienced engineers, and defending design decisions based on data, all while working closely with a small, dedicated team in a hands-on environment.

Benefits
  • Base salary determined on a case-by-case basis
  • Long-term incentives through Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan
  • Relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary listed, only ranges based on experience
  • Role is not focused on tooling or DevOps, but on direct hardware interaction
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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