Senior Flight Software Engineer - Spacecraft Systems

Turion Space; Irvine; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for spacecraft systems. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ and experience in embedded systems programming. Successful candidates will enjoy mentoring teams and solving complex problems, while contributing to mission-critical operations. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, supporting both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Equity in the company

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Team building activities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of applicable experience with embedded systems programming.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and test embedded software from scratch.
• Capable of identifying and solving complex problems independently.
• Ability and desire to mentor junior team members in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop critical flight software solutions for spacecraft systems.
• Provide support for flight software during mission operations.
• Support and mentor a team of flight software engineers.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software.
• Develop and implement new software standards and processes.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded systems programming

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Tools

Git

GTest

Python

Linux

NASA’s Core Flight System

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Scotland is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and test software for spacecraft systems. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ and experience in embedded systems programming. Successful candidates will enjoy mentoring teams and solving complex problems, while contributing to mission-critical operations. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, supporting both personal and professional growth.