Flight Software Engineer Job at EVONA, San Francisco, CA

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  • EVONA
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

This range is provided by EVONA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from EVONA Flight Software Engineer Our client are building a next-generation satellite relay network in low Earth orbit to deliver real-time, continuous connectivity across industries. By combining RF and optical inter-satellite links, our hybrid communication architecture is setting a new standard for interoperable satellite communications. Were looking for a Flight Software Engineer to lead the development of the embedded and flight software stack powering our spacecraft platforms. From low-level device drivers to autonomous fault recovery, youll design and implement the digital nervous system that makes our satellites reliable, secure, and scalable. Youll work hands-on with avionics hardware, payload systems, and vendor SDKs to bring our first mission to orbit in 2026, laying the foundation for a future constellation. What Youll Do Architect and implement real-time flight software for satellite command and control Develop embedded software for avionics, SDRs, and optical/RF payload subsystems Build hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and telemetry/telecommand interfaces Integrate vendor SDKs into the flight stack for bus and payload components Implement autonomy features, including fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) Build and maintain SIL (software-in-the-loop) and HITL (hardware-in-the-loop) frameworks Design secure spacecraft-to-ground communication protocols Support hardware integration, functional testing, and on-orbit commissioning Collaborate closely with RF, GNC, and systems engineers for seamless operations What Youll Bring B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in embedded/flight software development (space, aerospace, or robotics) Strong proficiency in C/C++ for real-time, resource-constrained systems Experience with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks, RTEMS) Expertise in debugging, CI/CD, automated testing, and hardware bring-up Hands-on knowledge of embedded communication protocols (CAN, UART, IC, SPI, RS-422, etc.) Familiarity with spacecraft operations, comm protocols, and avionics integration Ability to adapt vendor SDKs into mission-critical flight stacks Passion for building reliable systems that perform in extreme environments Ability to work in-person in Palo Alto, CA (relocation supported if needed) Why Join? This is your chance to build software that will literally fly, powering spacecraft, enabling autonomous operations in orbit, and shaping the future of satellite connectivity. Youll join a fast-moving team pushing the boundaries of whats possible in space technology. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing and Space Research and Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at EVONA by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for Software Engineer roles. Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Early Career San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$158,000.00 3 hours ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$230,000.00 4 months ago Full-Stack Software Engineer (Jr/Mid level) San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 weeks ago Software Development Engineer I - Frontend & Mobile San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$176,000.00 3 months ago San Francisco, CA $160,000.00-$200,000.00 2 months ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$190,000.00 9 months ago Software Engineer, AI Intern (Summer 2026) San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $125,000.00-$175,000.00 2 months ago Software Engineer, AI Intern (Winter 2026) San Francisco, CA $57.00-$61.00 2 weeks ago Software Engineer, Frontend (All Levels) San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$220,000.00 5 days ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$283,000.00 2 weeks ago San Francisco, CA $140,000.00-$180,000.00 11 hours ago San Francisco, CA $155,000.00-$339,500.00 6 days ago San Francisco, CA $140,000.00-$280,000.00 9 months ago San Francisco, CA $120,000.00-$200,000.00 2 years ago San Francisco, CA $165,000.00-$165,000.00 2 years ago San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$240,000.00 6 days ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr EVONA

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Full time, Summer work, Internship, Relocation package,

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