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Principal Software Engineer

Red Canyon Engineering & Software

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Nov 6, 2025
Westminster, CO, United States of America
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Architecting solutions for ground and flight software for missions to the moon and beyond.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience with spacecraft software systems, system architecture and/or mission control systems
  • Expert in selecting appropriate designs, experiences with pro's/con's of various architectures, knows when to employ each, and how to optimize each
  • Must have a complete understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate a complete understanding and application of programming and analysis concepts.
  • Demonstrated hands-on technical expertise in C/C++ and Python programming languages.
  • Knowledge of unique aspects of embedded software in resource-constrained environments and embedded Linux.
  • Experience with version control (e.g. Git), Agile development processes and standards, Linux and Windows development, AWS or other cloud services, and Docker or other containerization services.
  • Experience with designing real-time, embedded Flight Software (FSW) and firmware (FW) for satellite systems is strongly desired, including NASA core Flight System (cFS).

Responsibilities

  • Shapes aerospace software strategy, influencing industry-wide development standards.
  • Develops cutting-edge methodologies for spaceflight automation and mission-critical software resilience.
  • Consults on high-impact aerospace projects, including deep-space missions and advanced avionics systems.
  • Leads technical advancements in real-time software, AI-driven diagnostics, and embedded flight systems.
  • Lead/drive company wide direction related to software engineering techniques, guide development for cross/future program applicability, collaborate across disciplines to strategize for scalable growth with constant improvement in efficiency and quality.
  • Provide accurate content and estimates for software related proposals.
  • Provides thought leadership through academic research, publications, and mentorship.

Other

  • Ability to work in office 3-5 days/week (Westminster, CO)
  • Applicants must be a US Person (citizen or Green Card Holder/permanent resident, or protected individual)
  • Must be eligible to obtain a US Security Clearance
  • This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government
  • Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to lead a team of less experienced professional employees.