Flight Software Engineer

CSG Talent; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the autonomous aviation sector is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to lead the development of safety-critical software for aircraft. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technology that enhances flight safety and reliability. You'll be involved in building and verifying systems that control real aircraft, ensuring your code translates into successful flights. With a focus on embedded systems and rigorous testing, this position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of aviation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Remote flexibility for contractors

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in safety-critical software development.
• Experience with bare-metal programming and lab + in-flight testing.

Responsibilities

• Build and verify flight-critical systems that control actual aircraft.
• Shape the verification tooling and strategy from the ground up.

Skills

C/C++

DO-178C

Embedded Systems

Safety-Critical Software Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Flight Software

Verification Tools

Job description

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Senior Flight Software Engineer

Opportunity for a long term contractor (10+ years experienced) and a direct hire (5+ years experienced)

Location: California, US

CSG talent is partnered with a standout company in the autonomous aviation space redefining how aircraft operate. They've already completed fully autonomous, gate-to-gate flights and are setting new benchmarks in flight safety, system reliability, and FAA certification. At the core of their platform is flight software that acts as the brain of the aircraft, telling the plane where it is, interpreting a flight plan, and translating that into motor control to fly the aircraft. The company is operating an end-to-end system that interfaces with sensors, control loops, and fault detection logic, and it's being deployed in real aircraft today.

They're looking for Flight Software Engineers-both mid-level (5-7+ years, direct hire) and senior (10-15+ years, contractors) to help lead verification and development of embedded, safety-critical software for autonomous flight. Think bare-metal C/C++, DO-178C-level software assurance, and lab + in-flight testing with real hardware.

You'd get to:

• Build and verify flight-critical systems that control actual aircraft
• Shape the verification tooling and strategy from the ground up
• Work cross-functionally across the entire aircraft platform
• See your code fly-from lab benches to runway tests

Please note:

• The direct hire position requires onsite work at their headquarters.
• The contract role offers remote flexibility, but candidates must bring 10+ years of experience in safety-critical software development.
• H1B and TN VISA's can be supported only on contracting hourly pay solution

Does this sound like something you'd be open to hearing more about? If so, please apply below or reach out directly with the most up-to-date resume.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

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