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Senior Real-Time/Controls Software Engineer

Space Kinetic · El Segundo, California

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 days
Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 83 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
high
48 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
Hiring momentum
56 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-25

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

About this role

As a Senior Real-Time/Controls Software Engineer at Space Kinetic, you will lead the development of deterministic real-time control software for high-speed electromechanical aerospace systems. Your responsibilities will include implementing motor control, release timing logic, and safety interlocks, as well as translating MATLAB/Simulink and Python models into embedded software. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and testing of control systems on prototype hardware.

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 Space Kinetic as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field OR Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in embedded software, controls software, or real-time systems development
  • Strong understanding of real-time software architecture and deterministic system behavior
  • Experience with motor controls, actuator systems, or embedded control loops
  • Experience working with MATLAB/Simulink and translating models into deployable software
  • Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Python

Nice to have

  • PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems background
  • Experience with HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) simulation and testing
  • Familiarity with GNC algorithms and controls development workflows
  • Experience supporting high-speed dynamic systems or safety-critical systems

What you get

  • Equity-Based Compensation
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
  • Highly Competitive PTO
  • Paid company holidays + winter break
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed in the posting, but a pay range is provided ($170,000 — $240,000 USD)
  • Role requires a high level of commitment and is not a traditional 40-hour work week
  • Onsite position with potential domestic travel (up to ~20% of the year)

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Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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