# Senior Flight Software Engineer at CesiumAstro

- Company: CesiumAstro
- What the company does: CesiumAstro delivers scalable satellites, terminals, and software-defined systems for the missions that matter—built for performance, ready to deploy. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.cesiumastro.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Westminster, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $133K to $161K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-30
- Apply by: 2026-10-19
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/CesiumAstro/6d961e0a-b451-474b-a03a-c1e935521c11?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cesiumastro-senior-flight-software-engineer/

## About the role

At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), or Doctorate (PhD) degree in Software or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or institution
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in spacecraft software development. A Master's degree may count as two years of experience
- Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting of software systems and hardware (such as motors, power distribution units, etc.)
- Experience with C, C++, Python, or other languages in an aerospace context
- A strong understanding of space missions from conception through flight and disposal
- Familiarity with spacecraft mission design including events, pointing modes, maneuver planning, sequencing, and operations

Tags: Software

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