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Flight Dynamics Engineer
Colorado Springs or El Segundo or Chantilly or Albuquerque
$95k-$166k/yr HybridFull Time
The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation: Provides technical expertise and research for national space programs.
2+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace/astronautical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics; 2 years in flight dynamics or related fields; strong programming and modeling skills.
C, C++, Fortran, Python, Linux, MATLAB
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Mechanisms Flight Engineer
Lanham, Maryland, United States
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AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobileNASDAQ: ASTS: Space-based cellular broadband network for standard mobile devices.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 3+ years spacecraft I&T or flight-hardware experience with mechanism actuation, electronics bring-up, test automation, and lab instrumentation; strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
Python, C/C++, Windchill, Arena, Git, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, digital multimeter, programmable power supply, data logger
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Flight Software Engineer II
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$119k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vantage Systems
Vantage Systems: Providing engineering and technical services for space and aviation missions.
SECRET clearance; software engineering for flight and ground systems; experience with real-time, safety-critical software.
C, C++, real-time operating systems, embedded software, software design and testing tools
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Flight Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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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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 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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Flight Systems Engineer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$100k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
2+ YOEBS in applied mathematics, physics, or engineering; 2+ years in concept development and systems engineering; 2+ years in C++, MATLAB, or Python; ability to obtain Interim Clearances and Top Secret clearance; willing to travel.
C++, MATLAB, Python
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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 Software Engineer II
Rockville, Maryland, United States
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Quantum Space
Quantum Space: Developing maneuverable spacecraft platforms for defense and commercial missions.
3+ YOEBS in CS/CE or related field; 3+ years C++ or other OOP experience; Python proficiency; strong Linux, bash, networking, serial, and system-level debugging skills; Git/GitLab experience; Agile familiarity.
VxWorks, Linux, C++, Python, bash, Git, GitLab, Docker, Rocket Lab MAX FSW
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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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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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Space Flight Operations - Engineer/Principal Engineer Systems
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
$88k-$163k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEActive U.S. Top Secret clearance (ability to obtain SCI), BS in STEM with 2+ years (or MS/greater experience), MATLAB/Python coding skills, willingness to work shifts/nights/weekends, satellite/RADAR experience preferred.
MATLAB, Python
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Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Level 5
Linthicum, Maryland, United States
$169k-$254k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
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.
C++, Linux, Python, GDB, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket
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FLIGHT SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER
Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
$120k-$145k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MCSG Technologies
MCSG Technologies: Provides information technology, engineering, and healthcare support services.
3+ YOE3-7 years supporting software verification/validation, developing and executing test procedures, documenting results, familiarity with configuration management and requirements traceability; US citizenship required for NASA badging.
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PNT Flight Software Developer
Houston or Glen Burnie
$95k-$203k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive MachinesNASDAQ: LUNR: Provides lunar exploration spacecraft and space-based data services.
5+ YOEMS or PhD in aerospace or related field; 5+ years; C/C++, Python; real-time software; GN&C hardware and sensors; SWIL/HWIL testing; Agile tools; Git.
C, C++, Python, Real-time software, GN&C hardware, IMU, Star Trackers, GPS, LIDAR, OpNav, JIRA, Git, Trick, Bash, GEONS, CSPICE, GMAT, Monte Carlo analysis
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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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Flight Systems Safety Technical Lead
Washington or District of Columbia or Rockville or Maryland or United States
$150k-$254k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BAE Systems
BAE SystemsLondon Stock Exchange: BA: Provides advanced defense, aerospace, and security technology solutions.
10+ YOEBachelor's +10 yrs (or Master's +8 yrs) or 15 yrs Strategic Weapon System experience; experience in nuclear safety/surety, strategic deterrence or missile defense, risk analysis, design reviews; proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, and PLM (Windchill). Top Secret clearance obtainable; U.S. person required.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, Windchill, MagicDraw, Cameo Collaborator, Teamwork Cloud, SysML
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