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58 flight software developer jobs at 24 companies in Los Angeles, CA

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Flight Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Matter Intelligence
Matter Intelligence: Private aerospace sensing developing ultraspectral sensors and AI for satellites, drones, robots, and infrastructure monitoring.
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.
Python, C++, Rust, CMake, Make, Embedded Linux
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Senior Flight Software Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$154k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Aerospace developing 3D-printed rockets and launch services.
5+ YOERelevant engineering degree and 5+ years of production software development experience. Requires high-reliability software expertise, Rust or C++ proficiency, Linux, networking, algorithms, data structures, source control, bug tracking, and CI/CD.
Rust, C++, Linux, TCP/IP, UDP, CI/CD, HITL (Hardware-In-The-Loop), HOOTL (Hardware-Out-Of-The-Loop), flatbuffer, protobuf, GPS, IMU, Radar
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Flight Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Space Kinetic
Space Kinetic: Privately held dual-use space technology startup building one-to-many payload deployment systems for national-security space operations.
2+ YOEBS or MS in CS/EE/CE; 2-3 years embedded/real-time software for space/defense; C/C++ with Python; RTOS/Linux embedded; U.S. citizen or green card; ITAR clearance eligibility.
C, C++, Python, RTOS, Linux, Embedded systems
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Staff Flight Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Observable Space
Observable Space: Vertically integrated U.S. space technology building optical systems for satellite communications, sensing, and in-space observation.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree or equivalent and 5+ years in software, embedded, or systems-level development. Requires C/C++ proficiency, hardware-integrated systems experience, real-time systems knowledge, and strong debugging skills.
C, C++, Python, MATLAB, RTOS, Embedded Linux, CCSDS, HIL
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Senior Flight Software Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$143k-$214k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: End-to-end space delivering launch services and spacecraft.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical field, 8+ years of embedded software development, C and C++ proficiency, RTOS or Embedded Linux experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain security clearance.
Real Time Operating System (RTOS), Embedded Linux, C, C++, Continuous Integration, CAN, CAN-FD, UDP, TCP
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Satellite Flight Software Engineer III - TeraWave
Seattle or Los Angeles or Denver or Washington or United States
$165k-$231k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin
Blue Origin: Developing reusable space vehicles and infrastructure.
6+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Software/Aerospace, 6+ years in spacecraft flight or embedded software, strong C/C++/Python skills, RTOS experience, CCSDS and cybersecurity familiarity, unit testing, IPC, cross-compilation and CI/CD experience.
C, C++, Python, Linux, QNX, VxWorks, RTEMS, CCSDS, Google Test, sockets, shared memory, message queues, publish-subscribe middleware, CMake, Make, Yocto, Buildroot, Git, CI/CD, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485, MISRA C/C++, NASA cFS, F Prime
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Senior Flight Software Engineer I
Long Beach, California, United States
$124k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: End-to-end space delivering launch services and spacecraft.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical field, 5+ years of embedded software experience, C and C++ proficiency, RTOS or Embedded Linux experience, security clearance eligibility, and U.S. citizenship.
Real Time Operating System (RTOS), Embedded Linux, C, C++, Continuous Integration, CAN, CAN-FD, UDP, TCP
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Senior Flight Software Engineer, Arc Vehicle
Playa Vista, California, United States
$139k-$201k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Privately held aerospace building autonomous reentry vehicles for defense, logistics, and rapid cargo delivery from orbit.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/AE or equivalent, typically 5+ years developing embedded, real-time, or safety-critical software; strong C/C++/Rust and Linux experience; hardware interface and testing experience; excellent communication.
C, C++, Rust, Linux, CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, RS-422, Git, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), unit-testing frameworks, static analysis, CI/CD, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)
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Space Flight Software Engineer, C++
El Segundo or Washington or Huntsville
$131k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Varda is a microgravity-enabled life sciences that processes materials in orbit and returns them to Earth.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience, 3+ years developing spacecraft or safety-critical software, and strong C++ skills. Embedded systems, aerospace, CCSDS, F', cFS, Python, or Rust experience preferred.
C++, RTOS, Linux, CCSDS, F', cFS, Python, Rust, SPI, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT
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Senior Flight Software Engineer
Gardena, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Singularity Defense Corp.
Singularity Defense Corp.: U.S. aerospace and defense manufacturer building scalable counter-weapon systems for warfighters and civilians.
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.
C, C++, Linux, CAN, UART, Ethernet, Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), software-in-the-loop (SITL)
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Lead Flight Software Engineer, Special Programs
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Develops in-space transportation infrastructure and orbital transfer vehicles.
5+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor's in CS/CE/EE, 5+ years developing C/C++ for embedded aerospace with 1+ year technical leadership; experience with embedded Linux, real-time systems, computer architecture, OS, and embedded networking.
C, C++, Embedded Linux
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Software Engineer, Flight Software (Starship)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceXNasdaq: SPCX: Designing, manufacturing, and launching advanced rockets and spacecraft.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of software development experience; experience with C++/Rust; embedded/real-time or distributed systems; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
C++, Rust, Embedded systems, Distributed systems
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Flight Software Engineer I (New Grad)
Denver or Long Beach
$75k-$80k/yr OnsiteTemporary
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority and security.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer science or engineering; 0–2 years of low-level firmware experience; device drivers and safety-critical systems experience; embedded RTOS; C/C++, Rust, and Zig; eligible for ITAR authorization.
Command Telemetry Database (CDTB), RTLinux, Azure RTOS, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS422, RS485, UDP, TCP/IP, C, C++, Rust, Zig, embedded Linux, version control, continuous integration, continuous delivery, microcontrollers, application processors, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, HITL, SITL, IDE
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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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Flight Controls & Guidance Software Engineer
Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio.
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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Ground Flight Dynamics Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) - AHT
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$114k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
5+ YOESTEM degree and 1–8+ years of software engineering experience by level; active U.S. Secret clearance; FreeFlyer or similar software; astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, Python or MATLAB, and satellite trajectory design experience.
FreeFlyer, Python, MATLAB
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Ground Flight Dynamics Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) - AHT
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
5+ YOESTEM degree and 5–8+ years of software engineering experience depending on level; active U.S. Secret clearance; FreeFlyer or similar software; astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, Python or MATLAB, and satellite trajectory design experience.
FreeFlyer, Python, MATLAB
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Software Engineer - Flight and Embedded
Culver City or Los Angeles
OnsiteFull Time
Endeavor Optical Networks
Endeavor Optical Networks: Private space-technology startup building free-space laser satellite networks for dedicated intercontinental data transfer for enterprises.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline; embedded C/C++ development, bare-metal and RTOS experience, hardware bring-up, drivers, Python, and real-time systems expertise.
C, C++, Python, RTOS, I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, ADC, JTAG, cFS, F Prime, CCSDS, Zynq, CI
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Flight Operations Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$180k/yr FieldFull Time
Icarus
Icarus: A private aerospace startup building autonomous solar-powered stratospheric aircraft for military intelligence and connectivity.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years UAS/flight test or aircraft operations experience, proficiency with ground control station software and Linux, strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
Linux, GCS
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Senior Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux
Hawthorne, California, United States
$155k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Starpath Robotics
Starpath Robotics: Space technology developing power and propellant technologies for permanent human civilization on the Moon and Mars.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded Linux kernel/driver/BSP experience on ARM, device-tree and pin-muxing, serial/CAN/RS-485/USB/CSI/Ethernet drivers, strong C skills, experience with NVIDIA platforms preferred.
Linux kernel, device tree, CAN, RS-485, USB, CSI, Ethernet, NVIDIA Orin, NVIDIA Jetson, ZFS
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