Senior Flight Software Engineer (Embedded C++ Developer)
Company: Virgin Orbit
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Who We AreAt Virgin Orbit, we are launching the small satellite
revolution, enabling missions that were previously unimaginable. We
are delivering Virgin's legendary customer experience by combining
advanced technology with a diligent, hard-working team. We have
built a workplace and a workforce of the future, knowing that our
decisions and investments of today are launching the industries of
tomorrow. We have engaged a diverse and inclusive community of
doers and dreamers alike, empowering all those working today to
build satellites and constellations that will change the world.
Position SummaryVirgin Orbit (VO) is seeking a new member for our
team to serve as a Senior Flight Software Engineer. If you join us
in this position, you will assist in the design, development, and
deployment of our flight software used for production of the
LauncherOne small satellite launch program. This role is for a
hands-on person with great attention to detail and excellent people
skills. This is a hybrid work position at our rocket factory in
beautiful Long Beach, California. This is a full-time position
based in Long Beach, CA that can be worked remotely part-time as a
hybrid schedule (2-3 days in office / remote).
Your Mission --- Collaborate with team members of other departments
to gather requirements, and address questions related to the flight
software--- Mentor and guide team members of the flight software
team in the development of software--- Help Virgin Orbit do our
part to make the world a better place--- Constantly learn new
things-and share them with your team members
What You BringIf you want to join us, you'd better have all of
these------ BS in STEM with 4+ years of experience in a Software
Engineering role; or equivalent work experience in a similar
role--- Proficient in modern C++ in an embedded development
environment--- Knowledge of embedded systems design--- Proficient
with object-oriented languages and design patterns--- Proficient in
using Test Driven Development, preferably using automated unit
testing--- Proficient in debugging and trouble-shooting
techniques--- Knowledgeable in the usage of a collaborative version
control system, such as git and stash, in a team development
environment--- Experience in using issue tracking systems such as
Jira--- Ability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly
changing work environment--- Driven, highly motivated, and
committed to improvement--- Ability to add something unique and
positive to our team--- Generally high level of all-around
awesomeness--- Must be able to work all shifts and available for
overtime as well as weekends when needed
--- and you should probably have a bunch of these, too. ---
Experience with automated build environments such as Jenkins---
Proficient in Linux Kernel driver development and Board Support
Package development--- Experience in production environment
following agile practices and light weight software development
methods--- Passion for space exploration and a firm belief in the
utility of affordable access to space--- Ability to thrive as a
'one person team', but work well as a Team Player
ITAR RequirementsTo conform to U.S. Government space technology
export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful
permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by
ITAR (22 CFR
Personal RequirementsOur idea of a happy life: build rockets, work
with brilliant people, serve purposeful customers, and open access
to space. Sir Richard Branson's belief is "If you get the perfect
mix of people working for your company, you have a far greater
chance of success." From the very start, we have placed top
priority on growing and fostering a team of creative, diverse, and
talented women and men.
Virgin Orbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with
Virgin Orbit is governed on the basis of merit, competence and
qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race,
color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status,
disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental
or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Keywords: Virgin Orbit, Long Beach , Senior Flight Software Engineer (Embedded C++ Developer), IT / Software / Systems , Long Beach, California
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