Senior Flight Software Engineer

Senior / Principal Flight Software Engineer | Space We’re working with a well-funded space technology company building next-generation spacecraft and reentry systems, enabling manufacturing in orbit and bringing materials back to Earth. As they scale their engineering team for upcoming missions, they’re looking for experienced Flight Software Engineers to take ownership of how these spacecraft operate in orbit and across the full mission lifecycle. What you’ll be doing: Developing C++ flight software that controls spacecraft systems and behaviour in orbit Building software on embedded processors using RTOS, embedded Linux, or bare-metal environments Working across system layers, from low-level components through to application-level logic Integrating with GNC, avionics, and other critical spacecraft subsystems Contributing to testing, verification, and validation of mission-critical software What they’re looking for: 5+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Principal) software engineering experience Strong C++ in embedded or real-time systems Experience working on systems that interact closely with hardware Background in aerospace, robotics, automotive, or other safety-critical systems is a plus Ability to work onsite in El Segundo Why this role: Own how spacecraft behave in orbit, not just individual components Work on real mission-critical systems with direct impact Join a high-calibre team from leading aerospace and tech companies Equity as part of the compensation package Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage Daily lunch provided onsite and regular team dinners Strong long-term growth potential in a scaling company Please note: This role requires a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (Compliant with ITAR) If this sounds interesting, feel free to apply or reach out to Ciara Holmes at EVONA directly for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr