Robotics Software Engineer
Katalyst Space Technologies · Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted 8 days ago · $105,000 - $150,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Katalyst Space Technologies's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Katalyst Space Technologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Katalyst Space Technologies
- high 27 stale, 0 reposted of 42 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Katalyst Space Technologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Katalyst Space Technologies.
About this role
As a Robotics Software Engineer at Katalyst, you will be responsible for developing and owning the flight software for robotic systems used in space operations. This includes writing modern C++ and Python code to control motion and actuator applications, ensuring data integrity from vision systems, and testing your work on hardware before it is deployed. You will collaborate closely with other engineering teams and have the opportunity to defend your design decisions in a hands-on, impactful environment.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 Katalyst Space Technologies as an employer.
What you need
- Strong C++ on real systems
- Working Python
- Hands-on experience making software meet hardware
- Experience with bring-up and debugging with real instrumentation
- Familiarity with serial buses (CAN, RS-422, SPI/I2C, Ethernet)
- Ability to challenge assumptions and back them with data
Nice to have
- Real-time/RTOS or embedded Linux flight software
- HIL or SIL test infrastructure experience
- Exposure to pose estimation, state estimation, perception consumption, or motion planning
- Experience with ROS/ROS2, cFS, or other robotics and space middleware
What you get
- Base salary determined on a case-by-case basis
- Anticipated salary range: Engineer $105,000 - $150,000, Senior $160,000 - $210,000, Principal $200,000 - $250,000
- Equity for every engineer
- Long-term incentives through Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan
- Relocation bonus
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
Worth weighing
- No specific salary listed for the position, only ranges based on level
- Position requires extended hours and weekends as needed
- Small team environment may mean a broader range of responsibilities
- Aerospace experience not required, but relevant experience is necessary
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Listed by Katalyst Space Technologies on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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