# Senior Flight Software Engineer, Interplanetary Sciences Program

Hiring organization: [Relativity Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/relativity-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9b7d00d3-75a2-47c1-888c-19bb4e8d15de

Listed on Relativity Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 154000 – 230000 USD per year

## Summary

You'll lead the design and implementation of flight-critical software for deep-space spacecraft, owning the full lifecycle from requirements through mission operations. This role suits experienced embedded systems engineers who thrive on autonomous problem-solving and want to build the autonomous systems enabling planetary science missions.

_Our summary, not Relativity Space's wording._

## Skills named

C++, Embedded Systems, Linux, Python, RTOS, Rust

## Required

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years developing and delivering embedded or real-time flight software
- Strong C++ proficiency with solid understanding of memory management, concurrency, and embedded systems design
- Experience with RTOS or Linux-based embedded development, software integration, and system-level testing
- Demonstrated ability to scope open-ended problems and execute autonomously
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative, fast-paced team environments

## Nice to have

- Experience developing software for spaceflight, launch vehicles, or planetary spacecraft
- Familiarity with deep-space communication protocols and autonomy frameworks
- Experience with Python or Rust for tooling, testing, or simulation
- Background in hardware-in-the-loop testing, embedded networking, or fault-tolerant system design
- Knowledge of NASA or aerospace software development and verification standards in modern new-space context

Apply on Relativity Space's site: https://boards.greenhouse.io/relativity/jobs/8575499002?gh_jid=8575499002