Principal Flight Software Engineer

What this role involves

Principal Software Engineer responsible for developing real-time, fault-tolerant software for large spacecraft. The role involves software architecture, GNC algorithms, embedded systems, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Technologies include Rust, C++, VHDL, and Python.

Skills this posting asks for

• rust
• c++
• python
• vhdl
• systemverilog
• embedded systems
• real-time operating systems
• gnc algorithms
• fault tolerance
• software architecture
• hardware-in-the-loop testing
• software-in-the-loop testing
• telemetry
• attitude control
• propulsion systems
• power systems
• thermal systems
• communication systems
• flight software
• microcontrollers

Requirements

• Level: principal

From the employer’s posting

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit.&nbsp;Backed by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/2025/12/11/this-startup-is-building-huge-satellites-f…