• Design, implement, and verify real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft buses, OMVs, and other space vehicles using C/C++ and Python.
• Act as a technical lead on projects: drive architecture and design decisions, define software interfaces, and lead design reviews.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, helping grow team capability and best practices.
• Develop and maintain software running on VxWorks and Linux targets; work across different toolchains and cross-compilation environments.
• Build and maintain software simulators and automated test frameworks for system integration and regression testing.
• Perform and document unit, integration, and system-level testing; support continuous integration and test automation efforts.
• Troubleshoot and debug software in close integration with spacecraft hardware and system engineering teams.
• Review and provide constructive feedback on software requirements, specifications, and code.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary subject-matter experts (hardware, avionics, guidance/navigation/control, systems) in an Agile environment.
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• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years’ professional software development experience, including embedded systems.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience preferred
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience programming in C/C++ or similar embedded languages
• Proficiency in Python for tools, test automation, or scripting.
• Experience with VxWorks (Wind River), Greenhills or equivalent real-time OS; strong familiarity with real-time concepts and deterministic scheduling.
• Experience developing for and debugging on Linux hosts and targets.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, OS fundamentals, networking protocols, and inter-process communication.
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor teammates; strong written and verbal communication skills.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience with avionics/spacecraft flight software architectures and standards.
• Familiarity with cross-compilation toolchains, BSPs, device drivers, and hardware bring-up.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated test frameworks, and version control workflows (Git).
• Knowledge of telemetry, command & control, and spacecraft bus subsystems.
• Experience writing software requirements and participating in system-level trades.

Be an Early Applicant Hybrid Arvada, CO, USA 135K-175K Annually Senior level Hybrid Arvada, CO, USA 135K-175K Annually Senior level Design, implement, verify, and debug real-time embedded flight software for spacecraft and space vehicles. Lead architecture and design decisions, develop simulators and automated testing frameworks, perform system-level testing, and support CI efforts. Collaborate with hardware, avionics, guidance, navigation, control, and systems teams. Mentor engineers, review requirements and code, and contribute across multiple Agile programs. The summary above was generated by AI

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work., * Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Salary Range Transparency: Arvada, CO $135,000.00-$175,000.00 Annually

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