Software Engineer (5-8 yrs)

The team at Advanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. This team is seeking a Software Engineer with 5-8 years of experience, that will be responsible for developing ground and flight software for missions to the Moon and beyond. Advanced Space is a rapidly growing, privately held business that operates with core values that reinforce each other: we are customer-obsessed and mission-focused; when we see it, we solve it; we are one team, motivated by our vision; and we bring technical excellence and inexhaustible curiosity. This role will be based in Westminster, Colorado, and an ideal candidate for this role will love not just the responsibilities but will also have a passion for the exploration, development, and settlement of space. We invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of the team at Advanced Space.

This position is open to U.S. citizens only (U.S. citizens, or lawful permanent residents), as required by applicable laws and regulations.

We do not provide visa sponsorship or support work authorization for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities: 

• Handle a broad range of tasks, from bug fixes to feature development.
• Design and debug components, possibly requiring collaboration for more complex system design. 
• Contributes to architectural discussions/decisions.
• Can mentor junior engineers on effective coding techniques.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, can troubleshoot basic issues.
• Basic understanding of container management (e.g. kubernetes).
• Experienced with design patterns and translating requirements/architecture into well-structured code.
• Can effectively identify opportunities for software reuse and works toward cohesive implementation across modules.
• Contributes to higher level design and architectural decisions.
• Able to identify pros/cons of various lifecycle models and how to apply them to projects or sub-projects effectively.
• Can lead sprint planning for small teams or components.
• Understands how to tailor processes to fit project size and complexity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent professional work experience required.
• 5-8 years of experience with spacecraft software systems, system architecture and/or mission control systems.
• 5-8 years of experience developing software applications with a modern programming language, C++ or Python preferred.
• Manages components of projects independently, balancing technical work with light mentoring of newcomers.
• Demonstrates effective prioritization and decision-making within their immediate scope.
• Mentor others in adopting new technologies and methodologies.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base Salary Range – $114,000 - $149,000 based on role, employee experience, and location
• Signing bonus
• Quarterly Performance bonuses
• Company provided health insurance and 401K plan upon eligibility 
• Flexible time off policy
• Fully stocked breakroom with free snacks, drinks, and grab-and-go options
• Relocation Assistance

Eligibility Requirements

• This is an IMMEDIATE hiring need.  
• Ability to work in the Westminster, CO office 5 days/week during core business hours.
• Applicants must be a US Citizen
• Prefer to have an active clearance or must be eligible to receive a TS//SCI

Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through software and services that leverage unique subject matter expertise. The company is actively supporting mission and cutting-edge capabilities spanning commercial, civil, and national security customers. Our core business is focused on three areas: (1) mission enabling services, (2) technology solutions and (3) mission solutions. Through its mission enabling services, Advanced Space provides mission and flight optimization, mission design, mission systems engineering. With its technology solutions Advanced Space provides its customers with trusted AI/ML/autonomy expertise, flight-demonstrated applications, and analysis at scale. Advanced Space offers Mission Solutions with unique turn-key missions, data and capabilities purchases and demonstrated cislunar and Martian success. Advanced Space is mission focused as the owner and operator of CAPSTONE™ for NASA and Prime contractor for Oracle for AFRL.

These competencies are leveraged by a dynamic, flexible, and agile team with cross domain knowledge. We have a small but growing team that works collaboratively across projects. We provide flexibility, and an opportunity for passionate employees to contribute directly to meaningful projects. Trusted to take on the challenge, the team at Advanced Space is Delivering Innovation to Orbit™ to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Advanced Space, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Advanced Space, LLC recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.