Flight Software Test Engineer, Capella Space
$97.2-138.3k
More information about location
Office located in Louisville, CO
Space-based radar Earth observation satellites
Open for applications
Space-based radar Earth observation satellites
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$97.2-138.3k
More information about location
Office located in Louisville, CO
201-500 employees
Company mission
To make timely Earth observation an essential tool for commerce, conservation, and well-being.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field of study
- Familiarity with software test development and testing methodologies
- Knowledge of Linux operating system environments and standard Linux tools
- Strong knowledge of programming scripted languages (Python, shell script, etc.) and some experience with compiled languages (C, C++)
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment, and able to produce reliable products and documentation within established deadlines
- Experience with version control, continuous integration, configuration management, deployment automation, containers, infrastructure orchestration and software testing. Gitlab experience preferred, but not necessary
- Experience with hardware in the loop or simulated software testing environments
- Experience working with real-time embedded systems
- Hand-on experience with lab equipment and electronics hardware, e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
What the job involves
- As a Test Engineer on the Flight Software team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the test environment that verifies our flight software to support running robust software on our satellite fleet in space!
- You will interact daily with flight software engineers, ground software engineers, FPGA developers, and various other subsystem owners to develop, maintain, and implement new test scripts and test system features for validating the flight software
- You will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex systems, understanding systems architecture, and setting test plans to ensure the flight software is tested in an extensive manner
- Design, implement, and execute test plans to identify issues, bugs, and defects before software release
- Lead the creation and execution of detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Develop and peer review software test code, specifically automated Python test scripts to be leveraged in the Continuous Integration environment
- Perform software test trade studies such as: test management tools, continuous integration testing techniques and methodologies, software simulation platforms, etc
- Manage (and execute) analysis of test results and test report generation
- Implement automated testing tools and frameworks to optimize the testing and verification processes
- Report bugs and errors to development teams and provide insightful feedback to assist in the decision-making process
- Liaise with internal flight software team members when necessary to clarify requirements or discuss testing strategies
- Develop requirements and testing strategies in coordination with the flight software team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Software Development, Flight Operations, etc.) to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
- Participate in Agile sprint planning, stand ups, and ticket tracking
- Develop documentation and provide cross-training to other team members
- Troubleshoot andx resolve software test issues in a timely manner
Our take
Earth observation in the form of satellite imagery is in high demand. With climate change, supply chain, and defense operations all requiring high-quality observation data, the race is on to provide the clearest, most timely images - and Capella Space is one private company leading the charge.
Capella Space commands a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) constellation in low-earth orbit that clients can use to access real-time visibility of facts on the ground. It’s the first US company to do so, and has won a correspondingly leading slate of customers that include the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, the U.S. Air Force, Geospatial, and RSI.
As the urgency of addressing global issues increases, the demand for Capella Space’s services is almost certain to rise. This puts the company in a great position to pursue further success, having already established itself as a key player in the market. It has also seen good funding that will help expand its imaging capacity and develop new data products, and has become one of the first commercial earth observation companies to secure a contract to work with the government on its program to boost US resilience in space.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
11% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jan 2023
$60m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Apr 2022
$97m
SERIES C
Total funding: $234m
Company benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401k plan
- Equity
- Health Care, Dependent Care FSAs
- Commuter/Parking Flex Spending
- Flexible Vacation Policy
- In-Office Lunch Program
- Dog Friendly Work Environment (SF)
Company HQ
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Payam Banazadeh
(Board Member & Founder)Worked in software development at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ultimately taking up a Lead Project Engineer role there. Subsequently worked as a Project Manager at Stanford. Is now a member of advisory committees at the NOAA and University of Texas, Austin, as well as a Board Member at the National Security Space Association (NSSA).
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