VP of Software

Posted Jul 8, 2026

Outpost SpaceLos Angeles, California full_timevp

$275,000 – $325,000 USD

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Responsibilities

Own Outpost's software strategy and roadmap, from flight software to ground systems
Build and scale a high-performing software engineering organization
Drive architecture decisions balancing reliability, performance, and speed of iteration
Partner closely with avionics, GN&C, and AI&T teams on software integration
Establish software development best practices, testing, and release processes

Soft Skills

Software EngineeringTechnical ArchitectureSoftware Development ProcessTeam LeadershipCommunicationAerospaceLaunch VehiclesSpacecraft SoftwareFlight-Critical Software SystemsSafety-Critical Software Systems

Benefits

401k
Dental
Disability Insurance
Equity
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision

Culture

Mission-DrivenStartup EnergyFast-PacedDog-Friendly OfficeTransparent Leadership

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Regions: Us

About Outpost Space

Industry: aerospace

Size: startup

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space, building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely for space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and new space economy capabilities.

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Compensation

Base salary: $275,000 – $325,000 USD

Equity: Meaningful equity

Bonus: Annual performance-based bonuses

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