24 flight simulation software engineer jobs at 16 companies in United States

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Flight Software Developer
Centennial, Colorado, United States
$120k-$190k/yr RemoteFull Time
Cimarron Software Services
Cimarron Software Services: Private woman-owned aerospace and defense engineering firm providing software and mission operations for government and commercial clients.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years with C++, Python, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, simulations, Linux, testing, requirements, and software integration.
C++, Python, Linux, Bitbucket, Jira, SAFe, Agile, Scrum
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Flight Simulation Software Engineers (Associate, Experienced, and Senior)
Berkeley, Missouri, United States
$94k-$217k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Global aerospace manufacturer of commercial and defense aircraft.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, U.S. citizenship/U.S. Person status, ability to obtain Secret clearance, 2+ years programming and software engineering experience, strong communication and Agile experience.
C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Ada, Jira
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Flight Simulation Software Engineers (Associate, Experienced, and Senior)
Berkeley, Missouri, United States
$94k-$217k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Global aerospace manufacturer of commercial and defense aircraft.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree, ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance and U.S. Person status, minimum 2 years software engineering experience, 2+ years programming in C/C++, C#, Python, Java, or Ada, EM agile teamwork and communication skills.
C, C++, C#, Python, Java, Ada, Jira
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Software Engineer - Simulation & Flight Systems
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceXNasdaq: SPCX: Designing, manufacturing, and launching advanced rockets and spacecraft.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science plus 1+ year software development, or 3+ years’ professional software experience. Requires C++, Rust, or Go and Top Secret clearance eligibility.
C++, Rust, Go, JSON, YAML, XML, Protobuf, Python, Java, C#, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, CI/CD
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Lead Flight Controls & Software Engineer – Special Programs
San Jose, California, United States
$138k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer Aviation
Archer AviationNYSE: ACHR: Aerospace developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
8+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 8+ years relevant experience in flight control law and embedded autopilot software, U.S. Person required, ability to obtain government security clearance, familiarity with control design and simulation, strong independent technical ownership.
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Flight Controls Engineer
Vienna, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Estes Aerospace
Estes Aerospace: A U.S. aerospace and defense startup designing, building, testing, and flying rockets, aircraft, and local-airspace defense systems.
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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Flight Software (FSW) Engineer - Platform - HITL Infrastructure
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$129k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology developing AI-powered autonomous military systems.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical discipline, advanced Python proficiency, C/C++ familiarity, HITL or SITL simulation experience, and eligibility for a U.S. TS clearance.
Python, C, C++, CAN, Ethernet
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Systems Engineer, Senior - Simulation
Littleton, Colorado, United States
$96k-$178k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Global security and aerospace driving innovative defense solutions.
1+ YOESystems, aerospace, software, or GNC engineering experience; flight dynamics or simulation experience; C++ programming; configuration management tools; active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.
C++, Git, Artifactory, Nexus, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL), UNIX, LINUX, STK, MBSE, Cameo, Agile
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Systems Engineer, Senior - Simulation
Littleton, Colorado, United States
$96k-$178k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Global security and aerospace driving innovative defense solutions.
1+ YOESystems, aerospace, software, or GNC engineering experience; flight dynamics or simulation expertise; C++ programming; configuration management tools; active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship; Top Secret eligibility.
C++, Git, Artifactory, Nexus, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL), UNIX, Linux, STK, MBSE, Cameo, Agile
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Software Integration & Test Engineer – Autonomy & Flight Test
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
HybridFull Time
Tycho.AI
Tycho.AI: US defense technology startup building autonomous navigation software and compute hardware for military and commercial unmanned systems.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field; experience testing software on complex hardware; C/C++, scripting, automation, Linux, Git, CI, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop experience required.
C, C++, MCAP, rosbag, PX4 Flight Review, Linux, Git, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, ROS2, GPS, VIO, SLAM
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Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics, DoorDash Air
San Francisco, California, United States
$199k-$292k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNYSE: DASH: Technology enabling local on-demand delivery and commerce.
Requires deep controls fundamentals, C++ and embedded systems expertise, dynamics simulation, aerodynamics, flight controller development, motion planning, robot control stack ownership, and an MS or PhD in a related technical field.
C++, PX4, Model Predictive Controller (MPC), A*, D*, RRT
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Simulation & Modeling Applied Scientist, Prime Air Flight Sciences High Fidelity Methods
Seattle, Washington, United States
$143k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Multinational technology focused on e-commerce and cloud computing.
4+ YOEPhD, or master's plus 4+ years in a science or engineering field; Java, C++, or Python programming; flight simulation or system identification; simulation V&V; software design principles.
Java, C++, Python, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Director of Software Engineering
Broomfield or Denver
$234k-$270k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Albedo
Albedo: Aerospace building VLEO satellite buses, integrated satellites, and turnkey missions for defense and commercial payload operators.
12+ YOE4+ Mgmt12+ years in real-time embedded, GNC, or flight software; 4+ years leading software engineering managers; expertise in deterministic software, C++ on RTOS, GNC, simulation, and HIL infrastructure.
C++, RTOS, HIL
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GNC Engineer
Lenexa, Kansas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
GuideTech
GuideTech: Aerospace design providing flight software, avionics, and GNC engineering to defense and autonomous-systems programs.
4+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering and 4+ years experience, familiarity with C++, modeling aerospace vehicle dynamics and GNC, implementing algorithms in simulation/flight software, verification/validation, cross-functional collaboration.
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Spacecraft ADCS Engineer
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Star Catcher
Star Catcher: Space-energy infrastructure delivering on-demand optical power to satellites and spacecraft for commercial, civil, and national-security customers.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field; 5+ years designing aerospace software; C/C++, Python, MATLAB, control theory, ADCS design and simulation, spacecraft dynamics, and flight operations experience preferred.
C, C++, Python, MATLAB
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Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$162k-$243k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: End-to-end space delivering launch services and spacecraft.
8+ YOEBS and 8+ years GNC/ADCS experience, US eligibility for ITAR-regulated work, experience with flight software, simulation, testing, customer interfacing, and team mentoring.
Jira
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Co-op, Simulator Engineering (Spring 2027)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
OnsiteInternship
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air LinesNYSE: DAL: Connecting the world through exceptional service and innovation.
Design and perform hardware and software modifications to flight training devices, ensure FAA compliance, assist with acceptance testing and annual requalification, and follow safety procedures.
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Engineering Manager - Control Laws
Manassas, Virginia, United States
$153k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Electra.aero
Electra.aero: Building hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplanes for passenger and cargo operators.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent; flight controls and control theory expertise; model-based development, simulation, verification, safety-critical embedded software, and team leadership experience.
DO-178, DO-331, CI/CD