Embedded Software Engineer

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly.  ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies, US. is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Embedded Software Engineer to join its new team. 

• Design, develop, and implement spacecraft embedded C/C++ flight-software, ground test software, and simulation software
• Develop and integrate software components into a fully functional software system 
• Develop, select, tailor, and deploy software processes, tools and metrics 
• Perform unit and system test design and implementation using simulations, test and flight system hardware 
• Work with the team to author / conduct software static and dynamic analysis 
• Work with the team to draft and release relevant software documentation such as requirements specifications, design specifications, and design documents 
• Establishing software development design philosophy, practices, and coding standards
• Leading code reviews
• Design and implement fault detection and mitigation in software 
• Develop software verification plans and test procedures for hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns 
• Present and defend software solutions to other Engineers and customers (as required) 
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with focus on systems and control.  We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience  
• 5+ years relevant experience in spacecraft and/or launch vehicle software development 
• Proven experience with software development for embedded systems 
• Experience with software development processes including source control, bug tracking, and design documentation 
• Competent in the Linux/Unix environment with experience scripting and automating complex procedures 
• Familiarity with software architecture for space applications 
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as AWS Gov Cloud, Github, GitLab, JIRA, and/or Confluence 
• Proficiency with embedded development using Linux and C/C++ 
• Experience with RISC-V architecture 
• Experience in writing application code for serial peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc. 
• Experience in developing test scripts and software tools with Python 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Experienced in software architecture, OSI model, memory mapping, caching, DMA, interrupts 

• Demonstrated professional experience in launch vehicle and/or spacecraft software systems 
• Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environment 
• Expert in algorithms and data structures 
• Experience with FreeRTOS 
• Experience with a large, shared codebase and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker 
• Software quality practices associated with organization like NASA, FAA, etc. 
• Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing 
• Capable of working both independently and in a team environment 
• Strong coordination, organization and communication abilities  
• Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred 
• Experience in startup environment a plus 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
• Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

• Competitive salary based upon experience - $115,000-$135,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position.  Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
• Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)  
• Hybrid work schedule 
• Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)  
• Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays) 
• 401(k) 

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.