Flight Software Engineer

EVONA; California (MO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering commercial space company is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software for spacecraft. This role involves designing fault-tolerant systems and collaborating with engineering teams, offering a competitive hourly rate of $100-$110. The position is available fully remote or on-site in Santa Barbara, CA.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in high-reliability software (Rust or C/C++).
• 3+ years in embedded development on ARM SoCs.
• 2+ years with async/concurrent Rust code.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop fault-tolerant flight software using async Rust.
• Build command and control systems for autonomous spacecraft.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

Skills

Fault-tolerant software design

Embedded development

Performance optimization

Memory management

Agile development

Tools

Rust

C/C++

Python

Job description

This range is provided by EVONA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $110.00/hr

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Senior Flight Software Engineer (Rust) – $100–$110/hr – Remote or Santa Barbara, CA

A pioneering commercial space company is on a mission to deliver global omniscience. By providing easy access to the highest fidelity satellite data available, their work is helping humanity stay ahead of climate change, geopolitical risk, and global instability. This role sits at the heart of a company building an industry that hasn’t meaningfully existed before.

They are now seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to support the development and delivery of embedded flight software across spacecraft and payload systems. You’ll shape architecture, own key codebases, and guide integration from dev through to hardware deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop fault-tolerant flight software using async Rust
• Build command and control systems for autonomous spacecraft
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across payload, avionics, and systems
• Lead peer reviews, testing, and software-hardware integration
• Own software documentation and interface design

You’ll need:

• 7+ years in high-reliability software (Rust or C/C++)
• 3+ years in embedded development on ARM SoCs (Linux or bare-metal)
• 2+ years with async/concurrent Rust code
• Deep understanding of performance optimization and memory management
• US Citizenship or Green Card Permit (for export control compliance - ITAR/EAR)
• Experience with Python, SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe
• Background in aerospace, control systems, or fault-critical environments
• Agile development exposure and systems-level thinking

This is a contract role offering $100–$110/hour. This role can be done Fully Remote or on-site in Santa Barbra, CA.

Reach out to Ciara Holmes at EVONA for full details or apply directly to join a mission that genuinely matters.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  Space Research and Technology, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Software Development

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