Top 62 And space scientists Jobs in Boulder, Co

Lead Avionics Software Engineer
ThinkOrbital —Boulder, CO
- $130,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Laboratory experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Electrical Assembler
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $89,224 - $116,056 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Laboratory experience
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Creative Strategist
PopSockets —Boulder, CO
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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Director of Strategy and Partnerships
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $225,000 - $265,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Aerospace Test Engineer
ThinkOrbital —Boulder, CO
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mechanical Engineer for Photonics and Optical Metrology - 832
Quantinuum —Broomfield, CO
- $89,000 - $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Mechanical Engineer IV
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $132,458 - $172,291 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Military encouraged
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Computational Atmospheric Scientist
National Laboratory of the Rockies —Boulder, CO
- $83,600 - $150,500 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Laboratory Manager
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $125,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Space Weather Testbed Scientific Programmer
Lynker Corporation —Boulder, CO
- $89,000 - $109,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lab Operations and Safety Manager
Atom Computing —Boulder, CO
- $125,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Contracts
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Full-Stack Weather Software Engineer
Spire —Boulder, CO
- $130,500 - $171,000 a year
- Background check
- Office
- Product management
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Family leave
Junior Copywriter
Mindgruve —Denver, CO
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Office
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Modernization Engineer
Arcfield —Louisville, CO
- $124,321.85 - $216,171.58 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Azure
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Research Associates - National Security Initiatives
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $70,000 - $210,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer Science
- CAD
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Flight Software Engineer
Galaxy Tek Hires —Boulder, CO
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
FPGA Design Eng
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Boulder, CO
- $82,900 - $146,165 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid jury duty
- Paid holidays
Senior Director for Science
University of Colorado Boulder —Boulder, CO
- $263,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Postdoctoral Research Scientist, OAE Process-Model Testbed
Convergent Research —Boulder, CO
- $83,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Communication skills
Full-Stack Weather Software Engineer
Spire Global —Boulder, CO
- $130,500 - $171,000 a year
- Background check
- Office
- Product management
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance

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Lead Avionics Software Engineer

ThinkOrbital
Boulder, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits

Stock options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Systems integration
Software engineering
Software implementation
Integration Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
Collaboration with product development teams
C
Bachelor's degree
Computer hardware
Embedded software
Implementation (software development lifecycle)
Leading team collaboration initiatives
System deployment
Linux
Embedded C
Distributed computing
Electrical Engineering
Cross-functional team management
Design (software development lifecycle)
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Job Title:

Lead Avionics Software Engineer

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary Range:

From $130,000 to $170,000 depending on experience

About ThinkOrbital:

ThinkOrbital is developing breakthrough technologies to defend, service, and build in space. From pioneering autonomous welding in orbit to long-range X-ray imaging systems for space domain awareness and infrastructure inspection, we are redefining what’s possible in the final frontier. Our team is made up of driven engineers, scientists, and operators who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Position Summary:

We’re looking for a Software Lead to join our team and own the architecture, development, and delivery of onboard software across our aerospace programs. This is a hands-on role that involves close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, including systems, hardware, and program leadership, to design, build, and deploy reliable flight software. You’ll be responsible for driving technical decisions, guiding development from concept through integration and test, and ensuring our software performs in demanding, real-world environments

Job Description

Own the onboard software architecture and technical decision-making across aerospace programs, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, system requirements, and long-term scalability
Design, implement, and maintain embedded Linux-based flight software in C++, delivering robust and reliable capabilities from concept through deployment
Collaborate with systems, hardware, and program teams to define, refine, and manage software requirements, including derived requirements and verification strategies
Lead development of low-level drivers and hardware interfaces, ensuring seamless integration across avionics, payloads, and supporting subsystems
Drive software quality through development and maintenance of unit, integration, and system-level tests, supporting verification and validation efforts
Support hardware bring-up, system integration, debugging, and validation across lab and flight environments
Participate in full software lifecycle activities, including architecture definition, development, integration, test, deployment, and on-orbit support
Contribute to software development processes, standards, and best practices, including code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
7+ years of experience developing embedded or hardware-integrated software systems
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded Linux development
Experience owning software architecture and delivering systems from concept through integration, test, and deployment
Hands-on experience interfacing with hardware (e.g., Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART) and debugging system-level issues
Strong understanding of software architecture principles for embedded or distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
Experience in aerospace or other high-reliability systems preferred

Preferred skills:

Passion for space and understanding of space environment
Experience with flight software or space-based systems
Experience with multi-threading and utilization of multiple cores
Familiarity with fault-tolerant or safety-critical system design
Experience working in resource-constrained or high-reliability environments
Exposure to lab-based hardware testing and validation workflows
Experience with GoogleTest or similar C++ testing frameworks
Experience with Git

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and stock options
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Opportunity to shape next-generation space systems
A small, fast-moving team where your impact is tangible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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