Description:

The Senior Flight Software Engineer will develop and maintain distributed systems across multiple nodes on various embedded platforms, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and the Linux kernel.
The role involves driving innovation within the team, encouraging experimentation, and tackling complex problems.
The engineer will represent Loft Orbital in public communications regarding broad initiatives, specific projects, and community contributions.
Interaction with customers and external stakeholders is expected, serving as a consultant and spokesperson for the team's work.
A focus on continuous improvement of technology, tools, and processes is essential.

Requirements:

Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ (any version) and Python is required.
Experience with embedded Linux operation, specifically Systemd and Linux on ARM, is necessary.
Familiarity with development processes including Git (gitlab, bitbucket, github, jetbrains space), ticketing systems (jira, redmine, mantis, trac, youtrack), continuous integration (gitlab-ci, teamcity, jenkins, bamboo, travis), and build systems (make, cmake, autotools, bazel) is essential.
Knowledge of distributed application frameworks, such as Message Oriented Middleware (DDS, MQTT, JMS) or Message Queue Frameworks (ZMQ, NNG), is required.
Understanding of software development technologies, including Linux Networking (UDP, TCP, IP), POSIX, and multi-threaded applications, is necessary.
Experience in application domains such as packet serialization/deserialization or data model serialization/deserialization (yaml, json, xml) is required.

The position offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance options for employees and their dependents.
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts are available, with employer contributions to the HSA.
The company provides 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
A Flexible Time Off policy is in place for vacation and sick leave, along with 12 paid holidays.
Employees can participate in a 401(k) plan and have access to equity options.
Daily catered lunches and snacks are provided in the office.
The role includes international exposure to the team in France.
Fully paid parental leave is offered, with 14 weeks for the birthing parent and 10 weeks for the non-birthing parent.
Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support.
The company organizes off-sites and various social events and celebrations.
Relocation assistance is available when applicable.