Senior Flight Software Engineer
$169.07k - $216.03kFrontdoor Defense
Senior Flight Software Engineer Own end-to-end flight software development for spacecraft systems in orbit Location: El Segundo, California Compensation: $169,067 - 216,031 USD / year About The Role Senior Flight Software Engineer The Senior Flight Software Engineer is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. The team is responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support. Responsibilities Develop reliable flight software that determine how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate throughout the entire mission. Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C++. Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration. Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems. Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) technique. Teamwork, communicate and problem solve in a collaborative environment. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software. 5+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software. Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of the language concepts. Preferred Skills and Experience End-to-end experience building and launching a spacecraft. Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems. Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications. Experience with CCSDS telemetry and telecommand system. Experience with F' or cFS framework. Experience with Python, or Rust. Knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics. Familiarity with SPI, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT. Pay Range Salary range: Senior Software Engineer: $169,067 - $216,031/ per year. This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA. Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance. You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frontdoor Defense
$139k - $201k
...Senior Flight Software Engineer Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are: Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-...SeniorPermanent employmentWork at officeWeekend workInversion Space
Playa Vista, CA2 days ago$169.07k - $216.03k
...DC and Huntsville, AL. Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem. About This Role The Senior Flight Software Engineer is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves and operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure...SeniorPermanent employmentVarda Space Industries
El Segundo, CA4 days ago- Varda Space Industries, Inc. is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to define spacecraft behavior and build reliable software for in-orbit operations. You will own end-to-end software development, from requirements to flight support, across bare metal, RTOS, and Linux...Senior
- Varda Space Industries seeks a Senior Flight Software Engineer to determine spacecraft behavior and build reliable software for orbit operations. You will design, implement and validate flight software across embedded processors in C++. Responsibilities span requirements...Senior
- The Boeing Company in El Segundo, CA is seeking Flight Software Engineers at Associate, Experienced, or Senior levels to lead design, integration, and testing of embedded software for satellite programs. This role is onsite at El Segundo and requires a bachelor's degree...Senior
- ...leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand. Job Overview As a Flight Software Engineer, you will design and develop mission-critical software that enables the operation of advanced aerospace and defense...SeniorPermanent employment
singularity-defense
Gardena, CA2 days ago - ...client in the LA area, they are looking for a Flight Sotware Lead to work across developing architecting for the full software stack for an in-space transport vehicle and... ...and ground test systems. Lead Flight Software Engineer Los Angeles, CA We are working with a Space client...
- As a Flight Software Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to develop critical software for our product fleet, including missions flying in 2026 and 2027. You’ll have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency....Permanent employmentLocal area
- ...organization developing breakthrough capabilities that redefine how payloads move and operate in space. We’re seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead the design and development of mission-critical flight software, powering a next-generation electromechanical...Permanent employment
- SpaceX in Hawthorne, California seeks a Flight Reliability Software Engineer to own and deliver highly reliable software across launch, production, and Starlink operations. You will design, implement, and optimize systems that help SpaceX move fast and safely while solving...
$140.33k - $179.31k
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El Segundo, CA4 days ago$158k - $219.45k
...practical approach to nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built microreactors that use... ...deliveries beginning in 2028.About the RoleRadiant is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the frontend for our in-house...SeniorFull timeSummer workImmediate startRemote workFlexible hoursWeekend workRadiant Industries
El Segundo, CA7 days ago- ...Radiant is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own the frontend for our in-house telemetry and fleet management platform You’ll join the Mission Software team, build on top of a highly technical telemetry streaming platform, and work on fleet monitoring systems...SeniorFlexible hoursWeekend work
Radiant
El Segundo, CA19 hours ago $95.5k - $181.7k
...the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead... ...technical, cost, schedule, quality. Support of system and software requirements and architecture generation and analysis as...SeniorTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hoursGlobal HR, Inc.
El Segundo, CA2 days ago- CHAOS Industries is seeking a Senior Guidance Software Engineer to lead the design of our guidance software on a clean-slate airframe. You will contribute... ...airframe design, and integrating software with flight hardware on-site in Los Angeles. Strong embedded and DoD-...Senior
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- Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Sr. SETA C2 Software Engineer to support Space Systems Command’s BMC3I portfolio. This on-site role in El Segundo, CA collaborates with government stakeholders and engineers to deliver mission-critical software solutions. The...Senior
- CHAOS Industries seeks a Senior Guidance Software Engineer to join our R&D team in Los Angeles. You will lead the design of guidance software for a new airframe, integrating with COTS frameworks and flight hardware. The role requires 10+ years of object-oriented software...Senior
- Boeing is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the NSP software team, working on full-stack development using AWS. The role can be based in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA, and requires strong software architecture and cross-functional collaboration. The candidate...Senior
- CHAOS Industries is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our radar-focused R&D and product engineering teams. You will lead and collaborate across multiple capabilities, shaping software for next-generation radar systems and deployment on COTS hardware. Candidates...Senior
- CHAOS Industries in Los Angeles, Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Senior Guidance Software Engineer to lead the design of guidance software for a clean sheet... ...software within COTS frameworks, integrate with flight hardware, and work on-site with a seasoned R&D team, requiring...Senior
$95.5k - $181.7k
...than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s... ...our Radio Frequency Sensors Management Software Department mission is to provide world class... ...in El Segundo CA is looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their development team...SeniorTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hoursRaytheon
El Segundo, CA2 days ago- ...Description At Impulse, reliability is mission critical. As a Senior Flight Reliability Engineer , you will help ensure our vehicles and missions... ...capture ~ Partner closely with design, manufacturing, software, avionics, propulsion, GNC, and operations teams to...SeniorPermanent employmentFull time
Impulse Space
Redondo Beach, CA23 days ago $175k - $308.5k
...Senior Graphics Software Engineer Apple's ProVideo Software team pushes the boundaries of what's possible in image and video processing, delivering breakthrough visual experiences to hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We are looking for a skilled engineer with...SeniorWorldwideRelocationApple
Culver City, CA1 day ago$171.7k - $232.3k
...for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the National Systems Programs (NSP) software team in El Segundo CA or Chantilly, VA. The selected candidate will...SeniorPermanent employmentWork experience placementImmediate startRelocation packageFlexible hoursShift workDay shift$151.3k - $226.9k
...space segments, future architecture definition at the data/software/hardware levels, and research and technology development for... ...of space warfighting capabilities. You will be a Senior Project Engineer-Systems Engineering - Acquisition supporting SSC's Space Safari...SeniorFull timeFor contractorsWork at officeImmediate startRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hoursThe Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA8 days ago- ...access the full potential of digital money. We are looking for engineers who enjoy building and shipping quickly, learning how other... ...their work change how an entire company operates. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data & AI team, you'll expand Lighthouse, our...SeniorFull timeWorldwideRelocation
Lightspark
Culver City, CA18 days ago - ...degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field... ...(RTOS). Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time system constraints... ...requirements apply. About the Role We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to design, develop,...Full timeMonday to Friday
- Hikinex is seeking a Flight Software Engineer in Torrance, CA to design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software powering advanced missile systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, safety-critical software under rigorous...
- Software Systems Engineer (Experienced/Senior) Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is looking for a Software Systems Engineer (Experienced/Senior) to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA or Seal Beach, CA. This position will focus...SeniorPermanent employmentWork experience placementInterim roleRelocationFlexible hoursShift work
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