Job Summary

ExoTerra is microsatellite company specializing in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. The company develops Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites and launch vehicle upper stages. We have been awarded multiple propulsion module and satellite contracts and are in need of an Embedded Firmware and Software lead to manage a small team of programmers and develop software and firmware for our power processing units, power management and distribution systems, actuator controllers, and microsatellites.

Responsibilities and Duties

Embedded Firmware and Software group lead. Manage the daily activities of a small team of programmers and subcontracted efforts. Provide technical oversight and coordination of the activities.

Serve as the technical expert. Establish software architectures and roadmaps for projects. Perform programming and debugging as needed. Mentor junior programmers.

Support projects throughout the entire program lifecycle, including concept development, programming, testing and flight operations. Coordinate with customers and project management on requirements, budget, schedules and manpower needs.

Work in a team environment, with a focus on day to day and weekly planning, scheduling, and executing assembly and test activities with management of multiple Spacecraft programs occurring simultaneously as they are processed through the manufacturing and test facilities

Prepare or support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR and MRR presentations to the Customer

Work in a fast-paced team environment leading the integration and testing activities of flight software.

Work with Systems and Design Engineering to support verification planning and testing

Collaborate with program management, system and subsystem engineers, quality, technicians, and other program stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree - Software, Firmware or related field

10-20 years experience

Experience with Embedded Firmware Programming

Experience with Embedded Firmware Test and Debugging

Experience with electrical power system control

Good written and verbal communication skills

US Citizen

Desired Skills

Experience with Spacecraft Software

Experience with non-conformance resolution

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

401k with company match.

Disability Insurance.

3 weeks vacation

Christmas shutdown

Education Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

ExoTerra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
ExoTerra is complying with state of Colorado guidelines for Covid-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Littleton, CO 80127: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Embedded software: 7 years (Required)
• Management: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: One location

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