Senior Software Architect

Posted Jul 24, 2026

Outpost SpaceLos Angeles, Californiafull-timestaff

$250,000 USD

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Tech Stack

DockerGitTypeScript

Responsibilities

Design and develop all flight, ground, and operations software for Outpost missions, with ownership of the overall software architecture.
Work cross functionally with other disciplines (GNC, Power, Propulsion, and Thermal) to support algorithm implementation and integration into the software.
Write quality bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C/C++.
Develop driver-level code to interface with sensors and actuators onboard the vehicle.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other software engineers, ensuring architectural consistency across the stack.

Benefits

401k
Equity
Health Insurance

Culture

Cross-Functional TeamsMentorship ProgramMission-DrivenPet-Friendly Office

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or another 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: $250,000 USD

Equity: Meaningful equity

Bonus: Annual performance-based bonuses

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