FS Studio
Principal Software Engineer – Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver, CO (on-site 3–5 days/week)
Salary: $160k–$195k + bonus + benefits + relocation
A fast-growing space-technology company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of ground and flight software for lunar and deep-space missions. This is a high-impact role influencing technical direction across multiple mission programs.
What You’ll Do
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Lead architecture decisions and guide software best practices across the organization.
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Develop flight software (cFS, embedded Linux), ground systems (Python, modern web frameworks), and cloud/embedded ML or autonomy systems.
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Own full lifecycle delivery: requirements, development, testing, integration, and ops.
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Provide technical proposals, estimates, and cross-team coordination.
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Mentor and uplift junior engineers.
What We’re Looking For
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15+ years in spacecraft, mission control, or complex aerospace software systems.
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Expertise in C/C++ and Python.
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Experience with embedded Linux, real-time/flight software, and preferably NASA cFS.
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Knowledge of cloud services (AWS), containerization, version control, and Agile processes.
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Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operate within rigorous engineering standards.
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U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Security Clearance; must meet export-control requirements.
Benefits
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Competitive compensation + signing bonus
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Health insurance
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401(k)
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Flexible time off
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Quarterly incentives
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Relocation support
Originally posted on Himalayas
To apply for this job please visit himalayas.app.
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