Head of Flight Software

OverviewYou’ll own the flight software stack that drives Rendezvous Robotics’ electromagnetic tile arrays from ground testbeds to orbit. This includes architecture, real-time control, autonomy hooks, and the infrastructure needed to fly self-assembling spacecraft.Location: Boulder, COResponsibilitiesDefine the architecture for onboard flight software, ground-to-space comms, and autonomy interfaces.Implement fault management, health monitoring, and state machines for distributed tile control.Collaborate with avionics and GNC teams to close loops across EM actuation, sensing, and formation control.Lead software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) verification campaigns.Build the team and roadmap for scalable flight software from Demo Mission 1 through future missions.Qualifications5+ years in flight software or spacecraft autonomy roles.Fluency in C/C++ and Python; experience with embedded RTOS and distributed systems.Background in spacecraft FSW architectures, real-time comm protocols, or autonomy integration.Bonus: experience with radiation-tolerant software environments or DO-178/ECSS fortable leading zero-to-one programs with high pensationSalary Range: $155K - $190K100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental healthcareMeaningful early-stage equityCompanyRendezvous Robotics builds space infrastructure using modular, autonomous systems that assemble in orbit. Its patented magnetic self-assembly technology enables scalable, reconfigurable, and resilient infrastructure in space, catering to national security, commercial, and civil markets. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18