Senior Software Systems Engineer

Revolution Space is building advanced space systems for the 21st century. They are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to contribute to the full lifecycle development of space propulsion products, integrating hardware and software functions, and enhancing system usability and functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain software development, testing, and delivery schedules
• Designing software-intensive systems, including defining requirements, creating architectures, and ensuring scalability and security
• Integrating software components with hardware to create cohesive, functioning systems
• Review test plans and procedures and debugging complex software issues
• Document and review system designs, procedures, and workflows
• Design scripts and tools to improve automation, efficiency, performance, and operational reliability
• Oversee creation of software simulators
• Participate in creation of full system emulators
• Develop, author, and maintain system, subsystem, and component-level requirements for space system hardware and their interfaces with spacecraft power, thermal, and command & data handling subsystems
• Maintaining existing systems, managing upgrades, and providing technical support or troubleshooting during flight operations
• Participate in technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and gate reviews, through assistance in generating verification evidence
• Support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) initiatives where applicable

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience in computer systems engineering
• Strong skills in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, JavaScript)
• Strong skills with operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows Server)
• Knowledge of networking protocols and infrastructure (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS)
• Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) processes in aerospace or high-reliability industries
• Working knowledge of requirements management tools (MS Excel, DOORS, or equivalent)
• Strong communication and documentation skills with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance or ITAR compliance (U.S. Persons required)
• Master's degree in computer science, systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar
• 15+ years of space systems development experience
• Experience with Large Language Models used for relevant artificial intelligence solutions
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML
• Hands-on experience or academic background developing for space systems
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., MIL-STDs, NASA, etc.) and best practices (e.g. UIUX Usability Heuristics)