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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
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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 SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
$90-$110/hr HybridPart Time
MCSG Technologies
MCSG Technologies: Provides information technology, engineering, and healthcare support services.
20+ YOELead flight software systems engineering across the mission lifecycle; experience with embedded flight software, architecture, requirements, verification, and integration; eligible for National Agency Check clearance.
C, C++, Python, Java, FORTRAN, Git, GitLab, DOORS, Jama, RTEMS, VxWorks, embedded Linux, CCSDS, SpaceWire, CI/CD, SysML
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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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Senior Flight Software 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.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/EE/CE or equivalent,5+ years software development,expertise in C and C++,scripting (Python/Ruby/PERL),Git,ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance (US citizenship).
C, C++, Python, Ruby, PERL, Git, cFE, RTEMS, RT Linux, VxWorks, GitLab, Bamboo, Rust, Go, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, TCP/IP, CCSDS, DTN
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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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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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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 Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & Networking
Lanham, Maryland, United States
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AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobileNASDAQ: ASTS: Space-based cellular broadband network for standard mobile devices.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years of professional experience in embedded Linux software and networking. Proficiency in C/C++/Python, kernel and driver development, TCP/IP networking, Yocto/Buildroot, debugging tools, and mentorship.
C, C++, Python, Embedded Linux, TCP/IP, UDP, socket programming, routing, Yocto, Buildroot, GDB, JTAG/SWD interfaces, Git, Jira, oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, network analyzer
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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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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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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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Sr. Flight Dynamics System Software Architect – TeraWave
Reston or Seattle
$198k-$277k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
BS in relevant technical field, expertise in flight dynamics for satellite constellations, production flight dynamics software experience, proficiency in Java/Python/C/C++/JavaScript, cloud (AWS), containers, CI/CD, Agile, and strong communication skills.
Java, Python, JavaScript, C, C++, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, MONTE, GMAT, STK, VPC, Subnets, Firewalls, VPNs, DOORS Next Generation, Confluence, JIRA, Git, Windchill
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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 Software Engineer (Contract)
United States or Arlington or Denver or Merritt Island
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Airbus U.S. Space & Defense
Airbus U.S. Space & DefenseEuronext Paris: AIR: Provides satellite, helicopter, and cybersecurity solutions for U.S. defense.
9+ YOEBachelor's in STEM, 9 years' related experience (7 with Master's), US citizenship, ability to obtain government clearance, proficiency in C/C++, embedded software and flight software development/testing, GNC and HIL experience.
C/C++, Hardware in the Loop (HIL)
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Senior Software Simulation Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
By Light Professional IT Services
By Light Professional IT Services: Provides IT systems engineering and cybersecurity solutions for federal agencies.
5+ YOEBS in Engineering or Computer Science; 5+ years software engineering experience; proficient in C, C++, FORTRAN, Ada; Visual Studio; GCC; Makefiles; Windows/UNIX/Linux; object-oriented design; knowledge of flight simulation and real-time programming; ability to obtain Secret DOD clearance.
C, C++, FORTRAN, Ada, Visual Studio, GCC, Makefiles, Windows, Unix/Linux
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Chief Engineer, Autonomous Flight
Costa Mesa or Seattle or Washington
$220k-$330k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Lead technical architecture for software-heavy robotics and autonomous systems; oversee HW/SW integration, testing, and fielding; eligible for U.S. Secret clearance.
Lattice OS
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Senior Systems Engineer
Colorado Springs or Albuquerque or Laurel
$125k-$150k/yr RemoteFull Time
Auria
Auria: Engineering and software solutions for space and defense missions.
2+ YOETop Secret/SCI eligible, U.S. citizenship, BS in Engineering, 2+ years in aerospace software, Python and C++, experience in flight software and satellite missions.
Python, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, ROS, NATS, grpc, Ansys STK
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Satellite Operations Engineer
Dulles or Washington or California
OnsiteFull Time
TrustPoint
TrustPoint: Developing a commercial next-generation global navigation satellite system.
BS or MS in aerospace/astrodynamics/systems engineering, demonstrated flight dynamics and orbital mechanics experience, proficiency with STK/GMAT/FreeFlyer/Orekit, software skills in Python/MATLAB/C/C++, and U.S. person status; security-clearance eligibility.
STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Orekit, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Git, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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