Senior Flight Software Engineer

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Full-Time 96525 - 117975 $ / year (est.) Remote
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a dynamic team to develop flight software for rockets and support innovative space missions.
  • Company: Gilmour Space, Australia's leading rocket company, pioneering hybrid propulsion technologies.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth in a cutting-edge facility.
  • Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a collaborative and innovative environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in space exploration while working with the latest technology.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 5+ years of embedded software experience required.

The predicted salary is between 96525 - 117975 $ per year.

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Senior Flight Software' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact?

Have you ever dreamt of working with rockets right here in Australia?

Well now’s your chance!

Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space!

Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence.

So, what are you waiting for?

Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:

  • Collaborate within a Software Engineering team to deliver products and services, supporting the Lead Flight Software Engineer with technical planning of work packages
  • Serve as a Responsible Engineer for Flight Software products, conducting technical assessments such as concept studies, trade studies, and COTS solution analyses.
  • Ability to fulfill the role of Technical Authority on behalf of the Chief Engineer, as requested.
  • Lead small product teams on a quarterly basis and contribute to the development of software engineering designs, processes, and activities.
  • Follow and participate in product development processes, including requirements definition, design, verification, and validation.
  • Support unit and integration testing, operational troubleshooting, and issue resolution, with potential travel to remote sites.
  • Supporting architecture development, technology strategy and execution of the Software team
  • Engage in Research and Development initiatives and support software engineering production activities for Launch Vehicle and Satellite product lines.
  • Coordinate with Mechanical, Propulsion, Manufacturing, and Production teams, as well as external suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to company policies, plans, and procedures and fulfill other duties as requested by management.

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in either Software, Computer Science, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a relevant qualification
  • 5+ years of experience in professional Embedded Software design engineering settings (excluding internships)
  • 3+ years of end-to-end Embedded Software product development experience
  • NV1 Security Clearance eligible
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating resilience in high-stress situations and a supportive approach with team members.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience with baremetal, RTOS, FPGA (VHDL/Verilog) and embedded Linux software development.
  • Experience developing aerospace, automotive, medical or similar (high-reliability, safety-critical) software
  • Knowledge of aerospace software engineering standards (e. g., DO-178C) and experience with rigorous software documentation, testing, debugging (e. g., GDB) and production tools. (e. g., static / dynamic analysis and code coverage)
  • Proficient in Dev Ops activities, including infrastructure management, CI/CD development, and git workflows.
  • Familiarity with Systems Engineering practices and experience developing software under both Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Flight Software Engineer

Embedded Software Design Engineering
C/C++ Programming
Python Programming
Baremetal Development
RTOS Experience
FPGA (VHDL/Verilog) Development
Embedded Linux Software Development