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Flight Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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Lynk Global
Lynk Global: Enables direct satellite-to-phone connectivity for standard mobile devices.
Proficiency in C/C++/Rust, Linux, hardware interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485), Git and CI/CD, automated testing, BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience, ability to develop and test flight software and telemetry.
C, C++, Rust, Linux, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422, RS-485, IPC, Git, CI/CD, Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Protocol Buffers, ZeroMQ, gRPC, systemd
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Flight Controls Engineer
Vienna, Virginia, United States
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Estes Aerospace
Estes Aerospace: Design and development of rockets and aerospace hardware.
Strong control theory and flight dynamics background; experience with control law development, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and hardware/software integration.
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P-3 Orion Flight Engineer Instructor
Oklahoma City or McLean
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Cybermedia Technologies
Cybermedia Technologies: Provides IT modernization and cybersecurity services to federal agencies.
FAA Flight Engineer Certificate; recent P-3 Flight Engineer Instructor experience; aviation regs and safety knowledge; simulator instruction experience preferred.
Flight Simulator, Avionics Systems, Navigation Systems
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Flight Dynamics Engineer/Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer
El Segundo or Chantilly or Colorado Springs or Albuquerque
$129k-$250k/yr HybridFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
8+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/physics/applied math,8+ years flight mechanics/astrodynamics experience (12+ for senior),proficiency in C/C++/Fortran/Python/Linux/MATLAB,ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance,U.S. citizenship required.
ASSET, GPOPS-II, SNOPT, POST, OTIS, Copernicus, GMAT, EMTG, C, C++, Fortran, Python, Linux, MATLAB, AI/ML/RL
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Flight Sciences Engineer (Contract/Perm)
Newport News, Virginia, United States
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Aery Aviation
Aery Aviation: Provides professional aviation engineering, modification, and flight operation services.
5+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 5+ years supporting aircraft modification/flight sciences, experience with aerodynamic/CFD/flight test analyses and certification, strong technical communication skills.
ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink, FlightStream, Microsoft Office
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Flight Safety Test Engineer, Senior
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
$135k-$216k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
8+ YOESenior flight-safety systems engineer; 8+ years in systems/flight safety, software integration/testing; TS/SCI with Poly; BS with related field ( MS preferred ); experience with flight safety tools.
STK, Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) SuperCombo, Bash, Python, orbit propagation software
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Flight Controls & GNC Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Technology Service Corporation
Technology Service Corporation: Develops advanced sensor systems and engineering solutions for defense.
2+ YOEBS in engineering plus 2+ years fixed-wing UAS flight controls/GNC experience, US citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, software development for flight controls, HIL/SIL test and data analysis experience.
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Software-in-the-loop (SIL)
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Senior / Principal Flight Physics Engineer
Manassas, Virginia, United States
$130k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Electra
Electra: Developing hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable regional air mobility.
8+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, deep experience in aerodynamics/CFD/flight physics, proficiency with Pointwise, Flow360/FUN3D or similar, Python for analysis/automation, ParaView, VLM tools (AVL/xRotor), strong communication and validation skills.
Pointwise, Flow360, FUN3D, Python, ParaView, AVL, xRotor, MATLAB
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Lead Flight Test Engineer (42026)
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
$122k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
9+ YOEActive U.S. Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, bachelor's degree plus 9 years (or equivalent experience), flight test experience, test planning and execution, safety and airworthiness coordination, strong communication and technical judgment.
Python, MATLAB, Linux
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Flight Termination System Engineer
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States
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ARES Corporation
ARES Corporation: Provides engineering and technology solutions for space and defense.
5+ YOEExperience with flight termination or safety-critical rocket systems, RF systems and command destruct receivers, environmental testing (thermal/vibration/EMI/EMC), familiarity with NASA/MIL-STD/FAA requirements, and strong problem-solving skills.
Radio Frequency (RF) systems, command destruct receivers, telemetry systems, DO-254, MIL-STD, Electromagnetic Interference/ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
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Senior Spacecraft Flight Software Engineer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$130k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360NYSE: HAWK: Provides space-based signals intelligence and radio frequency analytics.
3+ YOE3+ years spacecraft flight software on RTOS/embedded Linux, strong C/C++ and Python, Git experience, hardware bring-up and embedded driver development, problem solving and cross-team communication.
C, C++, Python, Git, GitLab CI, Xilinx Zynq, Zephyr RTOS, Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Linux kernel
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Flight Safety Test Engineer, Senior
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
$135k-$216k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
8+ YOE8+ years in systems engineering/software integration or related roles with BS; or 12+ years experience in lieu of degree; or 6+ years with MS/MA in related STEM field; TS/SCI with adjudicated Poly.
Bash, Python, STK, ASW, Linux, Orbit Propagator
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Senior Flight Software Engineer (Rust)
Reston or Arlington or Santa Barbara
$155k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Umbra
Umbra: Operates high-resolution synthetic aperture radar imaging satellites.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,5+ years software development with Rust or modern C/C++,2+ years async Rust,embedded/Linux/RTOS experience,CI and testing experience,able to travel up to 15%.
Rust, C++, C, Linux, RTOS, Yocto, Python
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Flight Termination Systems Engineer
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States
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Relative Dynamics
Relative Dynamics: Develops engineering solutions and communication technologies for the aerospace industry.
5+ YOEBachelors in EE/Aerospace or related field with 5+ years in aerospace/defense electronics, FTS or safety-critical systems experience, RF and high-reliability circuit knowledge, environmental testing experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.
RF, EMI/EMC, DO-254, MIL-STD, telemetry
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Flight Termination System Electrical Engineer #4154095
Wallops Island, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
APT Research
APT Research: Provides specialized safety and mission assurance engineering services.
5+ YOEBachelors or Masters in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, 5+ years QA or quality/engineering experience with aerospace or safety-critical electronics, RF/FTS knowledge, environmental test experience, and ability to pass background/drug screening.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
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Flight Operations Specialist
Winchester, Virginia, United States
$41-$55/hr OnsiteFull Time
Heven AeroTech
Heven AeroTech: Manufacturing hydrogen-powered long-endurance unmanned aerial systems.
4+ YOE4+ years military UAS operations and 4+ years UAS development; hands-on flight control experience; strong troubleshooting and communication; ability to travel for tests and training.
Trillium, Persistent Systems, Silvus, QGroundControl, Embention, Micropilot, Mission Planner, Vigilant Spirit
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Senior Software Systems Engineer (Embedded Flight Systems)
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Trident Systems
Trident Systems: Develops high-performance electronics for space and defense.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related field; 6+ years in software systems engineering, embedded software, avionics, or flight systems; real-time embedded software experience; hardware/software integration; strong communication.
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Sr. Flight Dynamics System Software Architect – TeraWave
Reston or Seattle
$198k-$277k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
BS in relevant technical field, expertise in flight dynamics for satellite constellations, production flight dynamics software experience, proficiency in Java/Python/C/C++/JavaScript, cloud (AWS), containers, CI/CD, Agile, and strong communication skills.
Java, Python, JavaScript, C, C++, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, MONTE, GMAT, STK, VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, DOORS Next Generation, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Windchill
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Flight Operations & Sustainment Team Lead - Level 3/4 - Dulles
Dulles, Virginia, United States
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years relevant experience, satellite operations knowledge, anomaly troubleshooting, technical writing, strong verbal/written communication, ability to work on-site and travel ~10%.
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, ITOS, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, Fortran, Java, C, C++
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Aircraft Systems Engineer
Newport News, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Eagle Technologies
Eagle Technologies: Designs and manufactures specialized aerospace components and rotor systems.
5+ YOEUS citizen with bachelor's in electrical/systems/aerospace engineering, 5+ years engineering experience, MBSE and aircraft electrical/avionics experience, strong communication and troubleshooting skills, able to support certification and flight test.
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
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