As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous flight software for our aircraft. You will work on systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient ...

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As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous flight software for our aircraft. You will work on systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient ...
Senior Flight Software Engineer I
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I for ...
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Senior Flight Software Engineer I
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I for ...
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Senior Flight Software Engineer II
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II ...
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Senior Flight Software Engineer II
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II ...
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Flight Software Engineer
Seattle, WA · On-site
$200K - $250K/yr
The Role We're looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to own the software that flies on our spacecraft. You'll be responsible for the payload flight software-written in Rust-spanning attitude ...
Flight Software Engineer
Seattle, WA · On-site
$200K - $250K/yr
The Role We're looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to own the software that flies on our spacecraft. You'll be responsible for the payload flight software-written in Rust-spanning attitude ...
Flight Software Engineer
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:
Flight Software Engineer
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:
Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · On-site
$145K - $175K/yr
Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARLINK) As an engineer on the ...
Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · On-site
$145K - $175K/yr
Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARLINK) As an engineer on the ...
As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous flight software for our aircraft. You will work on systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient ...
As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous flight software for our aircraft. You will work on systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient ...
Flight Software Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to help create next generation commercial space capabilities. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, you will develop software for emerging ...
Flight Software Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to help create next generation commercial space capabilities. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, you will develop software for emerging ...
Senior Flight Software Engineer II
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II ...
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Senior Flight Software Engineer II
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II ...
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Flight Software Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Flight Software Engineer About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission ...
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Flight Software Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Flight Software Engineer About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission ...
Senior Flight Software Engineer II
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II ...
New
Senior Flight Software Engineer II
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER II We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer II ...
New
Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · On-site
$145K - $175K/yr
Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARLINK) As an engineer on the ...
Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · On-site
$145K - $175K/yr
Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT SOFTWARE (STARLINK) As an engineer on the ...
Senior Flight Software Engineer I
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I for ...
Posted today
Quick apply
Senior Flight Software Engineer I
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I for ...
Posted today
Flight Software Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Flight Software Engineer About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission ...
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Flight Software Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Flight Software Engineer About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission ...
Senior Flight Software Engineer I
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I for ...
New
Senior Flight Software Engineer I
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$128K - $169K/yr
The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working ... SENIOR FLIGHT SOFTWARE ENGINEER I We are currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer I for ...
New
Flight Software Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$130K - $280K/yr
Flight Software Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $130,000 - $280,000 / year Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you ...
Flight Software Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA · On-site
$130K - $280K/yr
Flight Software Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $130,000 - $280,000 / year Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you ...
Flight Software Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the embedded software that powers Anduril's aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with a diverse ...
Flight Software Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the embedded software that powers Anduril's aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with a diverse ...
Flight Software Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the embedded software that powers Anduril's aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with a diverse ...
Flight Software Engineer
Costa Mesa, CA · On-site
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Flight Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing the embedded software that powers Anduril's aircraft while working alongside a team of engineers with a diverse ...
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$115K - $151K/yr
Cimarron is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to support our partnership with a commercial aerospace company at their rocket production facility in Cedar Park, TX. The Flight Software group ...
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$115K - $151K/yr
Cimarron is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to support our partnership with a commercial aerospace company at their rocket production facility in Cedar Park, TX. The Flight Software group ...
Flight Software Engineer
Louisville, CO · On-site
$130K - $280K/yr
Flight Software Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Boulder County Compensation: $130,000 - $280,000 / year Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you ...
Flight Software Engineer
Louisville, CO · On-site
$130K - $280K/yr
Flight Software Engineer Department: Software Employment Type: Full Time Location: Boulder County Compensation: $130,000 - $280,000 / year Description As a Flight Software Engineer at Impulse, you ...
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Working at Mars may appeal to candidates who value a dynamic and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to contribute to a global organization with a long history of innovation and community engagement.
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Job description
Poseidon Aerospace is reimagining how the world moves goods. We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft; Heron, a seaplane, and Egret, a STOL aircraft; each capable of carrying two tons of payload over a thousand nautical miles. From remote communities to contested logistics operations, our platforms unlock a new cost curve for air freight, making it faster, cheaper, and accessible anywhere it's needed. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine; we're building something consequential.
As a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous flight software for our aircraft. You will work on systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient autonomous flight, including navigation, control algorithms, and real-time decision-making. We're looking for someone with hands-on experience working on autonomous aircraft, who thrives in dynamic environments, and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of aviation technology.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize autonomous flight software, including guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms specifically for autonomous aircraft.
Implement real-time decision-making systems for autonomous operations, managing dynamic flight conditions and environmental factors.
Integrate software with onboard sensors, actuators, and avionics, enabling autonomous mission execution and real-time adaptation.
Develop software for flight planning, collision avoidance, precision landing, and mission management.
Test and validate software using simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) setups, and real-world flight testing.
Conduct rigorous code reviews and implement best practices to ensure software reliability and performance in autonomous aircraft systems.
Collaborate with aerospace engineers, avionics engineers, and field testing teams to ensure robust software integration and reliable flight operation.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize flight software both in simulation and during field tests.
Ideal Qualifications
Hands-on experience working on autonomous aircraft, including developing and implementing flight control algorithms.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Rust for real-time embedded systems.
Experience with middleware like ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks for autonomous systems.
Proven track record of developing and deploying GNC algorithms on autonomous aircraft platforms.
Experience with flight simulation environments, HITL testing, and real-world autonomous flight testing.
Experience with computer vision frameworks and integration into flight environments
Knowledge of sensor fusion, path planning, obstacle avoidance, and adaptive control techniques.
Experience with safety-critical software development, validation, and compliance in aviation.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate when faced with real-world autonomous flight challenges.
Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity
Relocation support if applicable
Employee Health Benefit Plans
6% Retirement matching
Flexible PTO
Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices
AI tools and subscriptions
Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. At Poseidon Aerospace, we value diverse perspectives and are always looking for talented individuals with unconventional backgrounds.