Software Integration Engineer - HIL

Description

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. We are looking for a multidisciplined Software Integration Engineer - HIL to join our software integration team. This role is the translation layer between our vehicle software team, the rest of the physical vehicle (avionics, engines, fluids, etc.), and our vehicle operators. You won't just be writing software and managing configurations, you will use hands-on bringing hardware to life. One day you might be writing scripts to manage fleet configurations, and the next you will be physically building out HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) racks or designing the architecture for a new checkout cart to get Nova to the pad.

If you enjoy the continuum from physical hardware state to the software stack that controls it and the chaos of coordinating with the teams that build both, this is the role for you. As we push aggressively toward the first launch of Nova, our 100% reusable rocket, you will be joining a fast-paced, hardware-rich environment where extreme ownership is expected, rapid iteration is a daily reality, and your work directly impacts our mission to achieve daily space flight.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle and software configuration of our HIL and ground support equipment (GSE) to ensure seamless integration across our unified vehicle software stack
• Develop automated systems to track hardware deployments and dynamically generate standardized software configurations across the fleet
• Partner with hardware teams to design, build, and integrate GSE racks and checkout carts for test and launch operations
• Write software that interfaces directly with physical ground infrastructure, including automating networks, ground computers, DAQs, and power supplies
• Act as the technical bridge between software and hardware disciplines, executing hands-on checkouts and troubleshooting anomalies to get Nova to the pad
• Support hardware teams and help our own vehicle software team prioritize feature requests based on their needs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in software development, hardware integration, or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in software-based configuration management and modern software operations
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware integration, test equipment, and rack setup
• Experience managing and tracking a fleet of hardware deployments across multiple test and operational environments
• Networking foundation, including TCP/IP, routing, subnetting, and configuring managed switches
• Demonstrated ability to write software in systems languages, particularly Rust, within a Linux environment
• Strong systems-thinking approach with the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical anomalies from the software layer down to the physical hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems
• Experience in technical project management or leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
• Prior experience building and operating HIL test environments or executing avionics checkouts for aerospace or autonomous vehicles
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (CAN, RS422/485, LVDS), PLCs, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems
• Experience reading, understanding, and creating technical documentation, system diagrams, and/or electrical schematics

Benefits

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 1 Range: $98,805 - $148,155
• Level 2 Range: $123,480 - $185,220
• Level 3 Range: $154,350 - $231,525

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

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