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Head of Software Engineering

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Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure, and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! At E-Space,

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  • Define and drive the software engineering vision, architecture, and roadmap across all space vehicle programs
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership in embedded systems, BSP development (bootloaders, device drivers, RTOS bring-up), and communications software
  • Oversee software design and implementation for spacecraft comms subsystems including SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, CCSDS, and RF data link protocols
  • Own the software architecture for Command & Data Handling (C&DH) systems and mission-critical flight software
  • Champion software quality, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards (DO-178B/C, NASA-STD-8739.8, or equivalent)
  • Drive hardware/software co-design and integration with electrical, systems, and mechanical engineering teams

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  • Build, grow, and retain a high-performing software engineering organization across multiple disciplines and experience levels
  • Hire, mentor, and develop engineering managers and senior/staff engineers into future technical leaders
  • Foster a culture of engineering excellence, psychological safety, and continuous improvement
  • Define career development frameworks, leveling guidelines, and performance standards for the software engineering team
  • Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Operations to deliver on commitments

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  • Own software program execution — schedules, milestones, risk identification, and mitigation across all active programs
  • Represent software engineering in customer briefings, program reviews, and executive leadership meetings
  • Contribute to business development and proposal efforts — defining software technical approaches and resource estimates for new pursuits
  • Drive make/buy decisions, toolchain investments, and software development process improvements at scale
  • Build and maintain technology partnerships with key vendors, tool suppliers, and industry partners
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership (managing managers or leading organizations of 15+ engineers)
  • Deep technical foundation in embedded systems and BSP development — bootloaders, device drivers, kernel bring-up, embedded Linux and/or RTOS (VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS)
  • Proven experience leading software development for space, defense, or other safety-critical platforms
  • Strong background in communications software — protocol stacks, data link layers, or spacecraft comms subsystems
  • Demonstrated ability to build and scale engineering teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
  • Track record of delivering complex, multi-million-dollar software programs on time and on budget
  • Excellent executive communication skills — able to present to customers, boards, and government stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fiel
  • Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or above)
  • Experience with spacecraft C&DH (Command & Data Handling) and flight software development
  • Knowledge of CCSDS protocols and space data system standards
  • Familiarity with DO-178B/C software certification and safety-critical verification frameworks
  • Experience supporting DoD, NASA, or other U.S. Government space programs
  • Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing environments
  • Experience leading software capture strategy for large government proposals ($50M+)
  • Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline

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    Where is the job
    Saratoga, United States
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    Posted
    April 17, 2026
    First seen
    April 17, 2026
    Last seen
    April 30, 2026

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