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16 embedded flight software engineer jobs at 10 companies in Burbank, CA

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Flight Software
Saratoga, California, United States
$130k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
E-Space
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.
C/C++, Shell, Bash, Python, Yocto, JTAG, GDB, Git, UART, CAN, SpaceWire, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, real-time Linux, RTOS, TSN, TTC (CCSDS protocol), Distributed Switch Architecture (DSA), RSTP, MSTP, HSR, FRER, HIL, SIL, PIL, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, serial debugger
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Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer
Hawthorne or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aero; 10+ years OOP software development; guidance algorithm and ArduPilot experience; STM32, Nvidia Jetson/AMD/Xilinx/MicroBlaze, Linux, real-time embedded, firmware, VHDL/FPGA, git, Agile/CI/CD; U.S. Person required.
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), ArduPilot, STM32, Nvidia Jetson, AMD, Xilinx, MicroBlaze, VHDL, git, Linux, Scrum, Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development, CI/CD
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Flight Software Engineer
San Carlos or Seattle
$200k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cowboy Space
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.
Rust, C, C++
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Flight Software Lead Engineer
Mountain View or San Diego
$190k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Logos Space
Logos Space: Develops secure LEO satellite networks for enterprise connectivity.
8+ YOE8+ years in aerospace embedded flight software; C++ expert; distributed systems; DevOps toolchain.
C++, Modern C++, CMake, Docker, GNU toolchain, RTOS
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Flight Controls & Guidance Software Engineer
Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP software development, guidance algorithm and flight-dynamics experience, embedded real-time development (STM32, Jetson, AMD/Xilinx, Microblaze), hardware integration, Agile/CI practices, U.S. Person required.
ArduPilot, STM32, Linux, Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx SoC, Microblaze, VHDL, git, Scrum, Continuous Integration, Test-Driven Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD
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Navigation Engineer (Embedded Software)
Mountain View, California, United States
$190k-$280k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Logos Space
Logos Space: Develops secure LEO satellite networks for enterprise connectivity.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded/flight software experience, proficiency in modern C++ and embedded systems, working knowledge of hardware-software interfaces, experience with Linux, Git, CMake, and automated testing; BS in a STEM field required.
C, C++, Linux, Git, CMake, PREEMPT_RT
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Sr. Manager of Flight Software Engineering
Palo Alto or Houston or California or Colorado or New Jersey or Delaware or District of Columbia or United States
$142k-$271k/yr HybridFull Time
Lanteris Space Systems
Lanteris Space Systems: Manufactures high-performance satellites and spacecraft for orbital missions.
15+ YOE5+ MgmtU.S. citizen or permanent resident; Bachelor’s in CS/CE/engineering; 15+ years engineering experience with 5+ years in management; real-time embedded aerospace software experience; EM/SAFe/CMMI experience preferred.
SAFe, Scaled Agile Framework, CMMI-3
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Software Engineer Sr.
Huntsville or Littleton or Sunnyvale
$93k-$186k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
Requires US citizenship and Secret clearance. Experience with mid-to-large scale software development, modern languages (C++ or Java), HW/SW integration, embedded/flight systems, and Agile; Security+ desired.
C++, Java, Agile
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DevOps Engineer, Flight Software
Mountain View or United States
$145k-$230k/yr HybridFull Time
Reliable Robotics
Reliable Robotics: Develops autonomous flight systems for commercial and cargo aviation.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE or related, 5+ years DevOps/cloud/CI-CD experience, strong AWS and Terraform skills, proficiency with GitHub Actions, scripting (Python/Bash) and Linux; experience with CI/CD, containers, and embedded systems preferred.
AWS, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Python, Bash, Linux, Docker, C++, Rust
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GNC Software Engineer
Hawthorne or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP software experience, guidance algorithm experience for UAS (ArduPilot), flight dynamics knowledge, embedded/Linux (STM32, NVIDIA Jetson, AMD/Xilinx, MicroBlaze), real-time HW interfaces, Agile, U.S. Person required.
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN), ArduPilot, STM32, NVIDIA Jetson, AMD, Xilinx, MicroBlaze, VHDL, git, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD
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Software Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Controls
Hawthorne or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years object-oriented software development, guidance algorithm design for UAS (ArduPilot), flight dynamics, embedded real-time development (STM32, Jetson, AMD/Xilinx, Microblaze), hardware integration, Agile practices; U.S. Person required.
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN), ArduPilot, STM32, Linux, Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx SoC, Microblaze, VHDL, git, Scrum, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps
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Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics
San Francisco, California, United States
$199k-$292k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNASDAQ: DASH: On-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with local merchants.
MS/PhD in EE/ME/CS/Robotics required; deep controls and motion-planning expertise, strong C++ and embedded systems experience, dynamics modeling, flight controller development, and motion planning algorithm knowledge.
C++, PX4
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Senior Autonomy & Guidance Software Engineer
Los Angeles or San Francisco or Washington or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP experience, guidance algorithm design for UAS (ArduPilot), flight dynamics, embedded software on STM32 and Linux (Nvidia Jetson/AMD/Xilinx/Microblaze), real-time HW interfaces, vendor driver integration, Agile/CI practices, U.S. Person required.
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), ArduPilot, STM32, Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx SoC, Microblaze, VHDL, git, Linux, Agile, Scrum, CI/CD
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ACAP Platform SW & Hybrid
San Jose, California, United States
$144k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
5+ YOE5+ years in autonomy/GNC or robotics; strong control theory, flight dynamics, embedded systems, SIL/HIL simulation, Linux debugging; expert C++ for real-time embedded software; experience with ROS and autopilot integration; BS in engineering required.
C++, Python, MATLAB, Linux, ROS, Pixhawk, Simulink, Embedded Coder, Unreal Engine, OpenGL, RTOS, SIL, HIL
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Controls Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)
South San Francisco or Dallas
OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Zipline
Zipline: Operates an autonomous drone delivery system for medical supplies.
Strong applied math and controls experience, experience with controls solutions, exposure to inertial navigation or optimal control, software skills in embedded and technical computing, and simulation/flight-data analysis interest.
C, C++, Rust, MATLAB, Python, Julia, GitHub
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Guidance, Nav, & Control Eng, Controls Specialist (Level IV) - Secret
Littleton or Sunnyvale
$124k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
9+ YOEU.S. citizen with Secret clearance; B.S. (or M.S.) in engineering; 9+ years related experience; expertise in control theory, missile flight dynamics, MATLAB/Simulink, C++; experience with real-time embedded software, testing (HIL/SIL), and version control (Git/Gitlab).
C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Git, Gitlab, Artifact repos, HIL, SIL
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