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Westminster, Colorado, United States
Hybrid
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Advanced Space | Full-time | Hybrid
We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?
About the Role
At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a Software Engineer with 5–8 years of experience to develop mission-critical ground and flight software that powers some of the most ambitious space missions in the industry.
In this role, you'll design, develop, and maintain software supporting spacecraft operations, mission control systems, and advanced space technologies. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to build reliable, scalable software that supports real missions—from lunar exploration to national security and commercial space programs.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, writing high-quality software, mentoring teammates, and building systems that help shape the future of space exploration.
This position is open to U.S. Citizens only. Visa sponsorship is not available.
An active security clearance is preferred, or the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required.
About Advanced Space
Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.
Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Actually Do
Build mission-critical software.
Design, develop, test, and maintain ground and flight software that supports spacecraft operations, mission control, and next-generation space missions. Contribute across the full software development lifecycle—from new features to bug fixes and system enhancements.
Design scalable software solutions.
Translate system requirements into clean, maintainable code while contributing to software architecture, design decisions, and reusable engineering solutions. Help improve system performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Collaborate across engineering teams.
Partner with systems engineers, mission designers, navigation engineers, and software teammates to develop integrated solutions that support real spacecraft missions. Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
Improve engineering processes.
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerized development environments, software lifecycle improvements, and engineering best practices. Help identify opportunities to improve development efficiency and software quality.
Mentor and grow.
Support junior engineers through technical mentoring, code reviews, and knowledge sharing while continuing to expand your own expertise in spacecraft software, modern development practices, and emerging technologies.
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Compensation & Benefits
Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
