Senior Embedded Software Engineering Manager – Propulsion, RWA, GNC

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. Lead and manage the embedded software engineering team responsible for Propulsion, Reaction Wheel Assembly (RWA), and Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) systems .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $181,144 - $253,601 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the embedded software engineering team responsible for Propulsion, Reaction Wheel Assembly (RWA), and Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) systems
Actively participate in technical design and implementation, dedicating approximately 50% of time to hands-on software development
Drive the development of flight-critical software for spacecraft propulsion systems and attitude control
Contribute directly to code development, reviews, and debugging for critical control algorithms
Establish technical direction and software architecture for embedded control systems
Oversee the integration of software with propulsion hardware, RWA mechanisms, and GNC sensors
Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and technical risk mitigation strategies
Collaborate with systems engineering to define and implement software requirements for complex control systems
Ensure software quality through rigorous verification and validation processes
Provide technical leadership and career development for team members, focusing 50% of time on team management and growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
8+ years of experience in embedded software development with at least 2 years in a people leadership role
Current hands-on technical proficiency in embedded control systems software development
Experience managing teams developing software for propulsion systems, attitude control, or GNC applications
Proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming for real-time applications
Experience with embedded operating systems and hardware interfaces
Knowledge of software development methodologies for mission-critical systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead technical discussions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentC programmingC++ programmingreal-time applicationsembedded operating systemshardware interfacescontrol algorithmssoftware architectureverification and validationtechnical design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam managementtechnical discussionsproject managementresource allocationrisk mitigationcollaborationcareer development

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering