Flight Software engineer

Lumicity; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation package

Job summary

Lumicity is partnering with an aerospace technology company to recruit a Flight Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will build reliable software for complex airborne/space systems and take ownership across development, integration, and testing.

You'll work close to the hardware, with strong Python and C++/Rust skills, embedded Linux experience, and hands-on hardware/software integration and debugging. Equity and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in embedded / real-time software.
• Strong Python + C++ or Rust.
• Embedded Linux experience.
• Hardware/software integration & debugging.
• Experience with HIL/SIL, simulation & testing.
• CI/CD & automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Own development, integration, and testing of flight software.
• Collaborate closely with hardware teams to ensure reliable airborne/space systems.

Skills

Embedded real-time

Python

C++

Rust

Embedded Linux

HIL/SIL testing

CI/CD

Job description

I'm partnered with a well-funded, early-stage aerospace technology company looking for a Flight Software Engineer to join their growing team.

You'll work close to the hardware, building reliable software for complex airborne/space systems and taking ownership across development, integration, and testing.

What they're looking for:

• 6+ years in embedded / real-time software
• Strong Python + C++ or Rust
• Embedded Linux experience
• Hardware/software integration & debugging
• Experience with HIL/SIL, simulation & testing
• CI/CD & automated testing
• Aerospace, robotics or defense experience preferred

They are offering:

• Competitive Base salary and Equity.
• Relocation package

You will have high ownership, hands-on engineering, and the opportunity to build foundational flight software from an early stage.