Head of Flight Software

Job Description

Job Description

Head of Software – Powering Autonomous Orbital Systems!

Denver, CO | Hybrid

Opportunity Summary

Join an innovative and investor-backed startup on a mission to redefine space operations with revolutionary autonomous spacecraft. As Head of Software, you will initially serve as the foundational individual contributor, taking full ownership of the flight software stack. This is a hands-on role where you will architect, build, and deploy mission-critical systems from the ground up. As the company grows, this position is designed to scale quickly into a leadership role, where you will build and lead the software team that powers our modular spacecraft platform.

About Us

We are an ambitious and rapidly growing company pioneering modular and autonomous spacecraft systems designed for dynamic orbital operations. Our proprietary electromagnetic docking technology has already demonstrated success in orbit, positioning us as leaders in scalable and adaptable space solutions. Collaborating with leading commercial and governmental partners, our experienced team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex and critical challenges in aerospace today.

Key Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of the spacecraft flight software and supporting ground software stack.
• Architect, design, and implement robust, real-time flight software for timing, synchronization, and modular spacecraft control.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for communication, data handling, and autonomous operations.
• Establish and manage Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) and Software-In-The-Loop (SITL) testing frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and mission teams to ensure seamless subsystem integration.
• Analyze mission and simulation data to refine and optimize system performance.
• Define best practices and software development standards to lay the foundation for future team growth.
• Transition into a leadership role by recruiting, mentoring, and managing additional engineers as the team scales.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Why Join Us

Compensation

$160,000 – $210,000