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.
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.
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience, 3+ years developing spacecraft or safety-critical software, and strong C++ expertise. Embedded systems experience is preferred.
Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
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%.
Estes Aerospace: Design and development of rockets and aerospace hardware.
Strong control theory and flight dynamics background; experience with control law development, simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and hardware/software integration.
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.
Senior Software Systems Engineer (Embedded Flight Systems)
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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.
Sr. Flight Dynamics System Software Architect – TeraWave
Reston or Seattle
$198k-$277k/yrOnsiteFull 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.
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.
United States or Arlington or Denver or Merritt Island
RemoteContract
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.
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.
Shield AI: Develops autonomous flight software and unmanned aircraft for defense.
15+ YOE15+ years engineering experience with technical leadership in aerospace/defense/autonomy; proven success leading large multidisciplinary teams; experience with software, systems, AI/ML, simulation, flight test, and government customers; active Secret clearance required.
TrustPoint: Developing a commercial next-generation global navigation satellite system.
10+ YOERequires 10+ years in satellite operations, ground systems, or mission operations software; constellation-scale ground architecture experience; and build-versus-buy decision-making. Flight dynamics and automation-first systems experience preferred.
VTG: Provides engineering and digital modernization solutions for national security.
4+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph; Bachelors (9+ yrs), Masters (7+ yrs), or PhD/JD (4+ yrs) in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering; experience with spacecraft ACS hardware/software, DoD/IC acquisition, control theory, sensors/actuators, satellite bus design and launch/flight ops.
Electra: Developing hybrid-electric aircraft for sustainable regional air mobility.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree and 10+ years relevant experience or equivalent; deep flight controls and control theory expertise; model-based development, simulation, real-time embedded software, and leadership experience required.