Head of Software Engineering

United States·SaratogaFull-Timeexecutive

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Overview

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure, and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! At E-Space, we’re focused on bridging Earth and space with the world’s most sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network.

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Define and drive the software engineering vision, architecture, and roadmap across all space vehicle programs

Provide hands-on technical leadership in embedded systems, BSP development (bootloaders, device drivers, RTOS bring-up), and communications software

Oversee software design and implementation for spacecraft comms subsystems including SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, CCSDS, and RF data link protocols

Own the software architecture for Command & Data Handling (C&DH) systems and mission-critical flight software

Champion software quality, reliability, and compliance with applicable standards (DO-178B/C, NASA-STD-8739.8, or equivalent)

Drive hardware/software co-design and integration with electrical, systems, and mechanical engineering teams

Build, grow, and retain a high-performing software engineering organization across multiple disciplines and experience levels

Hire, mentor, and develop engineering managers and senior/staff engineers into future technical leaders

Foster a culture of engineering excellence, psychological safety, and continuous improvement

Define career development frameworks, leveling guidelines, and performance standards for the software engineering team

Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Operations to deliver on commitments

Own software program execution — schedules, milestones, risk identification, and mitigation across all active programs

Represent software engineering in customer briefings, program reviews, and executive leadership meetings

Contribute to business development and proposal efforts — defining software technical approaches and resource estimates for new pursuits

Drive make/buy decisions, toolchain investments, and software development process improvements at scale

Build and maintain technology partnerships with key vendors, tool suppliers, and industry partners

12+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering leadership (managing managers or leading organizations of 15+ engineers)

Deep technical foundation in embedded systems and BSP development — bootloaders, device drivers, kernel bring-up, embedded Linux and/or RTOS (VxWorks, RTEMS, FreeRTOS)

Proven experience leading software development for space, defense, or other safety-critical platforms

Strong background in communications software — protocol stacks, data link layers, or spacecraft comms subsystems

Demonstrated ability to build and scale engineering teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Track record of delivering complex, multi-million-dollar software programs on time and on budget

Excellent executive communication skills — able to present to customers, boards, and government stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fiel

Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or above)

Experience with spacecraft C&DH (Command & Data Handling) and flight software development

Knowledge of CCSDS protocols and space data system standards

Familiarity with DO-178B/C software certification and safety-critical verification frameworks

Experience supporting DoD, NASA, or other U.S. Government space programs

Exposure to radiation-tolerant or radiation-hardened computing environments

Experience leading software capture strategy for large government proposals ($50M+)

Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $185,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.