144 embedded flight software engineer jobs at 72 companies in United States
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Axiom Space: Develops commercial space stations and provides human spaceflight services.
4+ YOESenior-level embedded software engineer with 4-9 years in firmware/flight software, RTOS, and hardware bring-up; strong C/C++ and Linux; ability to work in aerospace environment.
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
8+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain DoD Secret; bachelor\u0002s in electrical/computer engineering required; strong embedded software discipline with Embedded C/C++; experience with custom hardware; RTOS/ARM/I2C/SPI/Ethernet/Linux desirable; technical communication skills.
Embedded C/C++, RTOS, ARM, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, Linux, Visual Studio IDE
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,3+ years high-reliability and embedded software development with Rust or C/C++,1+ year async Rust,ARM/SoC experience,EMR? (not stated)
E-Space: Builds sustainable LEO satellite networks for global IoT connectivity
Design and develop real-time embedded/flight software for bare-metal, RTOS, and real-time Linux; strong C/C++ and scripting (Shell/Bash/Python); experience with networking, space communication protocols, debugging tools, and embedded test frameworks.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's in a STEM field with 12+ years (or Master's+10/PhD+8) embedded real-time software experience, proficient in C++, Linux, embedded development, software lifecycle, and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI; U.S. citizenship required.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/SE or STEM with 12+ years embedded software experience (or 10+ with MS, 8+ with PhD). Proficient in C++, Linux, embedded real-time systems, integration, and lifecycle processes. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI required.
United Launch Alliance: Aerospace providing space launch services for satellites.
2+ YOEBachelor's in STEM, minimum 2 years related experience, proficiency with C/C++, embedded programming, Linux, git, object-oriented design, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with CI/CD, RTOS, scripting and communication protocols preferred.
C/C++, Linux, git, Python, Perl, Javascript, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, AI-Assisted tooling, AWS, RTOS, UML, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, Ethernet
Matter Intelligence: Develops hyperspectral sensors and AI-powered Earth observation systems.
2+ YOE2–6+ years in flight or embedded software; strong Python and C++ or Rust; experience with embedded Linux, concurrency, testing, hardware interfaces, and data handling.
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
0+ YOEStrong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; real-time OS experience; flight software knowledge; MATLAB/Simulink; embedded systems background.
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
Requires active TS/SCI clearance and experience in embedded software test development using MBSE and Cameo System Modeler; Python, IBM DOORS, Git/GitLab, and Agile/Jira experience; test development, execution, and result analysis skills.
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Cameo System Modeler, Python, Jira, IBM DOORS, SysML, UML, Git, GitLab, STARS, EZ-Framework
Singularity Defense: Develops low-cost autonomous missile and air defense systems.
7+ YOE7+ years flight software experience, strong C/C++ for performance-critical systems, degree in computer science or computer engineering, real-time software and sensor integration experience, Linux embedded and hardware debugging skills.
Cowboy Space: Building satellite-based orbital infrastructure for AI data centers.
5+ YOE5+ years developing flight or safety-critical software, production Rust experience (or C/C++), embedded real-time systems, hardware-integration and testing experience, leadership/architecture experience, ITAR-eligible U.S. work status required.
Flight Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & Networking
Lanham, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
AST SpaceMobileNASDAQ: ASTS: Space-based cellular broadband network for standard mobile devices.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux software and networking. Proficiency in C/C++/Python, kernel and driver development, TCP/IP networking, Yocto/Buildroot, debugging tools, and mentorship.
IonQNYSE: IONQ: Develops and sells trapped-ion quantum computers and cloud services.
6+ YOE6+ years experience with real-time embedded flight software, strong C/C++ and Python skills, embedded Linux and low-level driver experience, bachelor\u0002s in CS/CE/EE or equivalent, U.S. Person for export control.
Barrios Technology: Provides aerospace engineering and mission integration services.
5+ YOEBS in Software/Computer Engineering or math,5+ years software development experience,proficiency in C/C++,embedded/firmware experience,hardware/software integration,Git platforms,lab debugging,US citizenship and background eligibility.
Lunar Outpost: Develops autonomous robotic systems and rovers for lunar exploration.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded software or avionics; BS in computer or electrical engineering; RTOS experience (VxWorks/RTEMS/FreeRTOS); proficient in C for embedded systems; experience with flight software frameworks; US person.