Portal Space Systems
Portal Space Systems is seeking a senior engineer to own validation of spacecraft software and firmware for the Supernova platform. The role involves building hardware‑in‑the‑loop test environments, writing extensive test code, debugging across avionics and payload subsystems, and integrating vendor baselines into a flight‑ready software stack. The engineer will ensure software reliability under mission conditions and drive continuous validation through automated frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
Portal Space Systems is an aerospace company developing Supernova, a solar-thermal spacecraft engineered for rapid, sustained maneuverability across orbital regimes from LEO to Cislunar space. Their proprietary Solar Thermal Propulsion (STP) technology delivers up to 6 km/s of delta-v, offering on-demand autonomy and real-time control without the need for nuclear reactors. The company serves national security, commercial, and scientific missions with capabilities including orbital repositioning, rendezvous and servicing, and payload delivery.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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