Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test flight and ground software for the return vehicle
• Support software integration with avionics and GN&C systems
• Build tools and infrastructure to support vehicle testing, telemetry, and data analysis
• Debug and resolve software issues during integration, test, and flight operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements
• Support flight readiness reviews and mission operations as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages
• Understanding of version control, testing, and code review
• Ability to work cross-functionally with avionics and GN&C teams
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with flight software, GN&C, or autonomy systems
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Background at a launch vehicle, satellite, or spacecraft company
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and test automation

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses
• Meaningful equity in the company
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Daily DoorDash lunch stipend and unlimited snacks
• Pet-friendly office and monthly company events

About the Company

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely to enable the space economy.