297 flight software engineer jobs at 124 companies in United States

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Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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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
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Near Earth Autonomy
Near Earth Autonomy: Develops autonomous flight technology for uncrewed aerial vehicles.
5+ YOEExperience in flight software development and verification; DO-178C; embedded systems; C/C++; Linux; strong communication.
C, C++, Linux, DO-178C, ARP4754B, ARP4761A
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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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Flight Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Poseidon Aerospace
Poseidon Aerospace: Autonomous flight technology provider for unmanned aircraft.
Design, develop, and test autonomous flight software; strong C++, Python or Rust; ROS; GNC algorithms; HITL; aviation safety.
C++, Python, Rust, ROS, GNC algorithms, HITL
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Flight Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Matter Intelligence
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.
Python, C++, Rust, CMake, Make, Embedded Linux
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Senior Flight Software Engineer
Gardena, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Singularity Defense
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.
C, C++, Linux, CAN, UART, Ethernet, Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL), software-in-the-loop (SITL)
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Software Engineer, Flight Software Engineer
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$125k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
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.
C, C++, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, MATLAB, Simulink, Rust
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Flight Software Engineer
San Carlos or Seattle
$200k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cowboy Space
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.
Rust, C, C++
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Flight Software Engineer
Houston, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive Machines
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.
C/C++, SpaceWire, GSFC Core Flight Software (CFS) framework, Device drivers, IP/UDP, IP/TCP, Windows, POSIX, Docker, Git, xUnit, Docker-based containerization, Agile/Scrum, Gitflow
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Flight Software Lead Engineer
Mountain View or San Diego
$190k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Logos Space
Logos Space: Develops secure LEO satellite networks for enterprise connectivity.
8+ YOE8+ years in aerospace embedded flight software; C++ expert; distributed systems; DevOps toolchain.
C++, Modern C++, CMake, Docker, GNU toolchain, RTOS
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Staff Flight Software Engineer
Louisville, Colorado, United States
$146k-$191k/yr HybridFull Time
IonQ
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.
C, C++, Python, Shell, Embedded Linux, Linux kernel modules, Xilinx Zynq, Oscilloscope, Logic analyzer
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Senior Flight Software Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$160k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
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.
C, C++, Linux, RTEMS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, HITL, SIL
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Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer
Houston, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Axiom Space
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.
C, C++, RTOS, Linux, VxWorks, JTAG
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Flight Software C++ Engineer
Goleta, California, United States
$130k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Toyon Research
Toyon Research: Develops advanced technology and analysis for national defense systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE/AE or related field; 3+ years embedded C/C++ real-time software; RTOS experience; aerospace flight software know-how; TS clearance eligibility; in-person work.
C++, C, RTOS, Embedded Systems, Flight Software
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Senior Flight Software Engineer
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
$82k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Draper
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.
C, C++, Rust, JTAG, UML, SysML, in-circuit emulators, embedded software
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Flight Software Developer
Centennial, Colorado, United States
$120k-$190k/yr RemoteFull Time
Cimarron
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.
C++, Python, Linux, Bitbucket, Jira, Agile, Scrum, SAFe
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Flight Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$140k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Samara Aerospace
Samara Aerospace: Designs modular spacecraft buses and satellite attitude control systems.
3+ YOE3+ years building taskable software stacks; service-based architectures; Linux drivers; strong communicator; collaborative; learning mindset.
Docker, Rust, Python, MQTT, RPC, protobufs, flatbuffers, Linux
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Flight Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$120k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Space Kinetic
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.
C, C++, Python, RTOS, Linux, Embedded systems
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NASA Orion Spacecraft Flight Software Developer
Houston, Texas, United States
$76k-$156k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CACI International
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
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Missile Flight Software Engineer
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Verity Integrated Systems
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.
C/C++, Rust, ARM, PowerPC, DSPs, SoCs, SPI, UART, CAN, 1553, Ethernet, CI/CD, Git, CMake, Docker, MATLAB/Simulink, Google Earth, ESRI, Cesium, HIL, SIL