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Astranis

Senior Software Engineer - Flight Software

Astranis · San Francisco

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
54 days
Astranis's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Astranis's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Astranis
high
59 stale, 0 reposted of 89 open
Hiring momentum
130 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Astranis's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Astranis.

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded at Astranis, you will develop and implement flight software for satellites, focusing on architecture, design, and execution. You'll collaborate with various teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the software integrates effectively with hardware. Your work will contribute to both commercial and government programs in the space technology sector.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Astranis as an employer.

What you need

  • 5-8+ years of experience developing software for products in modern C++ OR C
  • Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies and Design Patterns
  • Experience with working on Communication Protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI)
  • Good Communication and Written Skills
  • Passionate about Space Technology
  • Experience with Building High Availability/High Reliability systems.

Nice to have

  • Experience with embedded Linux / POSIX systems
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience developing on and for VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or QNX Environments
  • Demonstrated experience building, testing, and shipping production software
  • Experience with safety critical development (FDA, FAA, Automotive)

What you get

  • Equity and robust benefits package
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free on-site catered meals

Worth weighing

  • Base salary range is $200,000 — $280,000 USD, but actual salary depends on various factors
  • U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status is required due to government regulations
  • The role involves working on both commercial and US Government programs, which may have different requirements and pressures.

Summarised from Astranis's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Astranis on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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