Flight Software Engineer

Sr., Staff, or Principal Level Software Engineer

Hands-on embedded software engineer with experience developing, testing, and deploying real-time flight software for aerospace or defense systems. This person must be a strong individual contributor capable of taking ownership of major software components and leading small efforts. Seeking a full-time Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Software Engineer to lead the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous hypersonic test vehicle. While reporting to the Vehicle Management System (VMS) lead, you will lead multiple phases of the software development lifecycle and collaborate with other personnel throughout system development, ground test, and flight test. You will integrate and oversee the integration of vehicle management system application code in addition to the development of subsystem management code. Develop and test new flight software in support of hypersonic air-launch vehicle systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements and solutions. Support flight software architecture development including concept and implementation. Perform design and/or analysis to support component development. Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents. Develop and oversee software components to interface with and control sensors and effectors. Develop and oversee software test processes in support of software verification and validation. Support various lab/bench hardware tests with custom software. Provide technical guidance for projects within the larger program. Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments. Travel, as needed, to support the department.

Skills: c/c++, embedded development, rtos, real-time operating system, real time systems, full life cycle development, Flight software, real time embedded systems, mil stds, agile, vxworks, matlab simulink

Top Skills Details: c/c++, embedded development, rtos, real-time operating system, real time systems, full life cycle development, Flight software

Additional Skills & Qualifications: Flight computer and/or vehicle management computer software development, test, and integration. Agile Software Development methodologies. Experience with VxWorks operating systems. Experience with 1553 communication TS/SCI security clearance. C++ programming. Familiarity with configuration management systems - Jira, Bitbucket, or Git. Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink and/or Python. C and C++ required for embedded development (hard requirement; coding test required). Python for scripting and tooling (nice-to-have). Experience programming with RS-232, RS-422, or MIL-STD-1553 comm protocols. On-site Expectation: Must be local and able to commute to Mojave frequently (~75% on-site). No fully remote candidates - travel is not covered. Understanding of real-time embedded systems and computer-to-computer comms. Experience across the full software lifecycle (requirements integration flight). Software that has flown strongly preferred. Experience with RTOS environments is a plus.

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Mojave, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $230000.00/yr. 401k matching. Flexible work environment. Medical benefits. Paid Parental Leave. PTO.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Mojave, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

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