297 flight software engineer jobs at 124 companies in United States
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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.
Matter Intelligence: Develops hyperspectral sensors and AI-powered Earth observation systems.
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.
Singularity Defense: Develops low-cost autonomous missile and air defense systems.
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.
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
0+ YOEStrong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; real-time OS experience; flight software knowledge; MATLAB/Simulink; embedded systems background.
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.
Intuitive MachinesNASDAQ: LUNR: Provides lunar exploration spacecraft and space-based data services.
3+ YOEBS in physics or engineering; 3-5 years C/C++ and hardware/software integration; SpaceWire, IP/UDP, IP/TCP experience; strong software QA; good communication; passion for spaceflight.
IonQNYSE: IONQ: Develops and sells trapped-ion quantum computers and cloud services.
6+ YOE6+ years experience with real-time embedded flight software, strong C/C++ and Python skills, embedded Linux and low-level driver experience, bachelor\u0002s in CS/CE/EE or equivalent, U.S. Person for export control.
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
6+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE/Aerospace, 6+ years embedded flight software experience, C/C++ on Linux/RTOS, GNC and C&DH experience, HITL/SIL V&V experience, able to own subsystems and build/lead a small FSW team.
Axiom Space: Develops commercial space stations and provides human spaceflight services.
4+ YOESenior-level embedded software engineer with 4-9 years in firmware/flight software, RTOS, and hardware bring-up; strong C/C++ and Linux; ability to work in aerospace environment.
Draper: Designs and develops advanced guidance and navigation technologies.
5+ YOE5-10 years in software engineering; bachelor's in CS/Computer/Electrical Engineering; embedded real-time software; C/C++, Rust; UML/SysML; experience with in-circuit emulators and JTAG; security clearance preferred.
Cimarron: Provider of specialized engineering and technical services for aerospace.
5+ YOE5+ years experience with C++, Python, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, Linux, Bitbucket, and Jira; Bachelor's in CS/CE/Math/Systems Engineering; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Real ID-compliant ID; pre-employment background, breath alcohol, and drug screening.
Space Kinetic: Developing propellant-free systems for deploying payloads in space.
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.
CACI InternationalNYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and engineering services for government agencies.
3+ YOEU.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, B.S. in engineering or CS, 3+ years embedded aerospace/safety-critical flight software experience, strong C/C++ skills, communication and multitasking ability, NACI clearance required.
C, C++, Google Test, gMock, Python, GitLab, Git, Perforce
Verity Integrated Systems: Develops engineering and simulation solutions for aerospace and defense.
10+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's in related field; 10+ years in embedded/real-time flight software with 3+ years leading technical teams; strong C/C++ and embedded processor experience; RTOS, CI/CD, Git, CMake, Docker; ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance.