**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Axient is seeking an experienced Flight SoftwareDeveloper andEngineer to support AFRL andSpaceMonkeyprojects in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Thisposition may spend aportionof their work week supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Small Satellite Portfolio (SSP) with software development, test, and consultation. AFRL manages a variety of small satellite missions and ground programs, focusing on experimental payloads and technology missions. SSP is developing, testing, and transitioning small satellite technologies to support the Hybrid Architecture vision for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.Our R&D Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) contract with AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) provides concept design, development, integration, test, launch integration, and operations and evaluation of new space technologies and engineering prototypes. We support a broad range of mission areas including Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Position Navigation and Timing, Space Situational Awareness, Space Control, and Weather across all classes (Class 1 “Rapid Sats” to Class 3 “Flagships”) Space Monkey is Axient's new program focused on developing commercial satellite buses for integration and deployment with government and commercial payloads and missions. Space Monkey specializes in concept, design, development, assembly, integration, and testing of components, subsystems, and integrated vehicles. This is a full-time position and offers a flexible work schedule. **What you will do...** + Receive day-to-day direction from the software development team lead as necessary to advance flight code to space flight readinesswith potential to begin leading software development teams shortly after hire. + Develop source code in C++, or C#, and then compile and test within an integrated development environment. + Develop new software features for flight and/or ground support software. + Develop test scripts or other utilities in scripting languages (bash, python, etc...) and run regression tests as necessary tovalidaterequirements at the system level. + Perform testing in a fast-paced environment, applying bug fixes and supporting software releases. + Learn an existing code base and bringexpertiseto the inner workings with the ability to reconstruct, augment, and expand system functionality. + Provide direct technicalexpertisesupport to AFRL/SSP and Axient's Space Monkey program. + Support the research, evaluation, planning, design, development, testing, and integration of spacecraft subsystems, products, and projects + Identifyand resolve complex engineering issues + Identifyprogram problems andassistinestablishingsolutions and improved processes + Support the engineering team in execution of various program activities to include + Participating in program reviews + Interacting, communicating, and presenting to stakeholders + Performing and providing engineering analysis and evaluation + Reviewing and providing inputs to test plans/procedures and reports, technical data packages (e.g.technical requirements, engineering drawings, models, and diagrams; specifications/standards; etc.) and engineering related program documentation (e.g.Systems Engineering Plan, Security Strategy, Configuration Management Plan, Lifecycle Sustainment Strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan; etc.) + Test execution andwitnessing + System maintenance and troubleshooting,configuration control,and risk management + Aid in the continued growth of Space Monkey by supporting bid and proposal activities **Skills you will need...** Education & Experience + Bachelor of Science in Engineering, eitherSoftware Engineering,Computer Engineering, Computer Science,Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering + 5+ years software developmentandtestexperience + Experiencedeveloping in C++ and/or C#/.NET + Ability and willingness to develop in C++ and C# Requirements + Proof of U.S. citizenshipand ability tocomplete and pass a U.S. government background investigation + Must be able toobtain andmaintainaTOP SECRETsecurity clearance and handle/safeguard sensitiveclassifiedinformationinaccordance withregulations. + Must be able to work independentlyandpossessself-driven work style. Preferences + Familiarityandinterest in learning best coding practices for embedded systems + Familiarity with Linux operating systems, both desktop and embedded + Experience with board-level test and integration + Knowledge and experience in designing spacecraft subsystems + Knowledge and experience in test and evaluation of spacecraft subsystems + Experience with computer systems networking and hardwareintegration + Experience in space or aerospace conditions, systems, operations, and industry + Familiarity with small satellites, general orbital mechanics, and space communications + Ability to collaborate in a team environment as well as self-driven for independent tasks **Position Type/Expected Work Hours** + This is a full-time position and offers a very flexible work schedule, although onsite work is a requirement. APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5760/flight-software-developer-%26-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5760_ **Segment** _Axient SPACE_ **Category** _Engineering - Software_ **\# of Openings** _3_ **Location : Location** _US-NM-Albuquerque-Kirtland_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _5_ **Clearance Requirement** _Top Secret_