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About the Role

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely. We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and test the flight and ground software for these return vehicles, with direct ownership from design through flight.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test flight and ground software for the return vehicle
• Support software integration with avionics and GN&C systems
• Build tools and infrastructure to support vehicle testing, telemetry, and data analysis
• Debug and resolve software issues during integration, test, and flight operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements
• Support flight readiness reviews and mission operations as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages used in flight or embedded software
• Understanding of software development best practices: version control, testing, code review
• Ability to work cross-functionally with avionics, GN&C, and test teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• C++
• Python
• Real-time systems
• Embedded systems
• Version control
• Testing
• Code review
• Flight software
• GN&C systems
• Autonomy systems
• Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Test automation

Location

• Playa Vista, California

Work Type

• In-person
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3+ years of professional software development experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $150,000 - $220,000
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• Meaningful equity in Outpost

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 9 days of paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Daily DoorDash lunch stipend
• Unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea
• Pet Friendly Office
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events

About the Company

• Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space.
• We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy.
• Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead.
• We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.

Equal Opportunity

• You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.