Principal Flight Software Engineer

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Next generational aerospace & defense company seeking an experienced Principal Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team!

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Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead the architecture, development, integration, and validation of mission-critical flight software supporting next-generation space systems. This individual will serve as a technical authority across spacecraft programs, ensuring robust, fault-tolerant, and secure software solutions for national security missions.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping software strategy across spacecraft platforms including LEO, MEO, GEO, and responsive space architectures, working closely with systems, avionics, GNC, mission operations, and cybersecurity teams.

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Why join us?
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
We are committed to fostering professional development and career advancement by promoting accelerated growth opportunities from within our organization.

Job Details
BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
10+ years of experience developing embedded and real-time software for space, aerospace, robotics, or other mission-critical systems
Led software development across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, testing, and flight operations
Strong proficiency in C/C++ with working knowledge of Python or scripting for automation and testing
Experience with RTOS, bare-metal development, and Linux-based embedded systems
Deep expertise in software reliability, deterministic timing, concurrency, and resource management in constrained environments
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred: Experience with flight software frameworks (e.g., NASA cFS, F’/F Prime, or custom architectures)
Preferred: Familiarity with MBSE practices and interface control documentation (ICDs)
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