Flight software operates at the intersection of hardware constraints, mission objectives, and operational safety. Principal architectural decisions have lasting consequences—errors introduced early propagate through requirements, implementation, and integration, becoming exponentially more costly to address and potentially leading to mission-critical failures.
FSW Engineering provides consulting on critical early-phase design decisions, helping teams establish sound architectural approaches before they become embedded in implementation. Addressing design questions at the right stage avoids the costly rework and integration risks that stem from poorly considered choices.
Expert guidance through design reviews, technical assessments, and critical program decisions including SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, and FRRs.
Translate mission objectives into precise, verifiable software requirements that withstand the rigors of space operations.
Design robust system architectures that balance performance, reliability, and resource constraints in hostile environments.
Implement high-integrity flight software adhering to DO-178C, NASA standards, and mission-specific certification requirements.
Produce mission-critical documentation packages and ICDs meeting NASA, ESA, and commercial spaceflight standards.
Guidance on verification and validation strategies from unit tests through HIL testing and mission simulations.