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Our Client is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support the development and integration of flight critical software for autonomous spacecraft systems. This role spans both ground mission ...
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$160K - $230K/yr
Our Client is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support the development and integration of flight critical software for autonomous spacecraft systems. This role spans both ground mission ...
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Flight Software Engineer As our Flight Software Engineer, you will support the the development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft.
Flight Software Engineer As our Flight Software Engineer, you will support the the development, execution, and implementation of the flight software that commands and monitors the spacecraft.
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edge aircraft systems. Responsibilities:
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edge aircraft systems. Responsibilities:
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edge aircraft systems. Responsibilities:
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Los Angeles, CA · On-site
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edge aircraft systems. Responsibilities:
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edge aircraft systems. Responsibilities:
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$105K - $125K/yr
As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with our hardware and systems engineers to design, develop, and implement software for our cutting-edge aircraft systems. Responsibilities:
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $180K/yr
Flight Software Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you ...
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $180K/yr
Flight Software Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $120,000 - $180,000 / year Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you ...
Huntington Beach, CA · On-site
$125K - $220K/yr
The Role We are seeking a talented Software Engineer, Flight Software (new grad to senior) to join our team developing safety-critical, real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense platforms.
Huntington Beach, CA · On-site
$125K - $220K/yr
The Role We are seeking a talented Software Engineer, Flight Software (new grad to senior) to join our team developing safety-critical, real-time embedded software for aerospace and defense platforms.
El Segundo, CA · On-site
About the role We are looking for a Flight Software Engineer with strong software fundamentals, real embedded or flight software experience, and the judgment to build robust systems under practical ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
About the role We are looking for a Flight Software Engineer with strong software fundamentals, real embedded or flight software experience, and the judgment to build robust systems under practical ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$135K - $225K/yr
Flight Software Engineer - Build Next-Generation Spacecraft Systems for High-Energy Missions! El Segundo, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary Join a venture-backed aerospace startup developing advanced ...
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El Segundo, CA · On-site
$135K - $225K/yr
Flight Software Engineer - Build Next-Generation Spacecraft Systems for High-Energy Missions! El Segundo, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary Join a venture-backed aerospace startup developing advanced ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$135K - $225K/yr
Flight Software Engineer - Build Next-Generation Spacecraft Systems for High-Energy Missions! El Segundo, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary Join a venture-backed aerospace startup developing advanced ...
El Segundo, CA · On-site
$135K - $225K/yr
Flight Software Engineer - Build Next-Generation Spacecraft Systems for High-Energy Missions! El Segundo, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary Join a venture-backed aerospace startup developing advanced ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$156K - $186K/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Flight Software Engineer to join our satellite flight software team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated versatile software developer with significant previous ...
San Jose, CA · On-site
$156K - $186K/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Flight Software Engineer to join our satellite flight software team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated versatile software developer with significant previous ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $160K/yr
Astro Mechanica is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited to develop software that is used to control and fly our products. You will have the ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$90K - $160K/yr
Astro Mechanica is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited to develop software that is used to control and fly our products. You will have the ...
As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the software that powers our Space Vehicles. You will work closely with avionics ...
As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the software that powers our Space Vehicles. You will work closely with avionics ...
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $180K/yr
Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the software that powers our Space Vehicles. You will work closely with ...
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Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$120K - $180K/yr
Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the software that powers our Space Vehicles. You will work closely with ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140K - $160K/yr
The Software team at Samara is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to join us in building an entirely new class of satellite systems. We are looking for someone who is curious, kind, and has high ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$140K - $160K/yr
The Software team at Samara is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to join us in building an entirely new class of satellite systems. We are looking for someone who is curious, kind, and has high ...
Mojave, CA · On-site
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a full-time Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Software Engineer to lead the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous ...
Mojave, CA · On-site
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a full-time Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Software Engineer to lead the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous ...
$140K - $160K/yr
The Software team at Samara is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to join us in building an entirely new class of satellite systems. We are looking for someone who is curious, kind, and has high ...
$140K - $160K/yr
The Software team at Samara is looking for a Flight Software Engineer to join us in building an entirely new class of satellite systems. We are looking for someone who is curious, kind, and has high ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$160K - $223K/yr
The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$160K - $223K/yr
The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating ...
Mojave, CA · Hybrid
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a full-time Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Software Engineer to lead the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous ...
Mojave, CA · Hybrid
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a full-time Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Software Engineer to lead the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous ...
Irvine, CA · On-site
$160K - $223K/yr
The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating ...
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Irvine, CA · On-site
$160K - $223K/yr
The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating ...
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To thrive as a Flight Software Engineer, you need strong expertise in computer science, embedded systems, and control theory, usually supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Experience with C/C++, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and aerospace industry standards like DO-178C is highly valued, along with certifications in safety-critical software development. Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities set top candidates apart. These skills ensure software reliability, mission success, and seamless collaboration in safety-critical aerospace environments.
A Flight Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software that controls and monitors spacecraft, satellites, or aerospace vehicles. They ensure the software meets strict performance, reliability, and safety requirements for missions. This includes writing real-time code, integrating with hardware, debugging issues, and optimizing systems for efficiency. They work closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and mission operators to ensure seamless functionality.
Flight Software Engineers often face challenges such as developing software for safety-critical systems with strict reliability and performance requirements, as well as troubleshooting issues in complex avionics environments. They regularly work under tight deadlines and must rigorously test and validate code to meet aerospace certification standards. Overcoming these challenges involves thorough documentation, close collaboration with hardware and systems engineers, and a commitment to continuous learning about evolving technologies. Employers value engineers who can adapt quickly, employ systematic debugging, and communicate effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
Our Client is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to support the development and integration of flight critical software for autonomous spacecraft systems. This role spans both ground mission operations software and vehicle side embedded software, with ownership from architecture through testing and flight readiness. You will work closely with avionics, guidance navigation and control, and systems engineering teams to bring spacecraft from concept to flight.
Key Responsibilities
Develop mission operations software used to plan, execute, and monitor missions in real time
Design, implement, and integrate flight software for spacecraft systems
Build ground software services for telemetry, command, data handling, and visualization
Develop embedded software for flight computers, sensors, and actuators
Collaborate with avionics, propulsion, and GN&C teams to define software interfaces and data models
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and simulation environments
Support software in the loop testing, hardware in the loop testing, environmental testing, and flight operations
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
4 or more years of experience in flight software, embedded software, or mission operations software
Experience with telemetry and command systems or mission control software
Experience working with space systems such as satellites, rovers, or launch vehicles
Experience developing embedded software for real time or safety critical systems
Familiarity with hardware in the loop testing and fault tolerant system design
Exposure to DevOps practices and automated testing pipelines
Experience with cloud based ground systems or mission operations platforms is a plus
Ability to work independently in small, fast paced engineering teams
Additional Requirements
This is a fully on site position. Remote or hybrid work is not available
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain or currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance
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