Flight Software Engineer

Protingent; Three Point (KY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP/POS insurance options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Flight Software Engineer for a contract role in Round Rock, TX. You will define software architecture and develop interfaces, autonomous logic, and flight-path algorithms, while supporting tests, documentation, and customer training.

Required: a BS in Engineering and 6+ years of related experience with flight control concepts; strong C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink familiarity, and good communication skills. Domestic and international travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred.
• 6+ years related engineering experience required; 10+ years preferred.
• Understanding of flight control logic and automation.
• Ability to create a runtime environment for autonomous functions.
• Knowledge of software development process, object-oriented programming, and software architecture design.
• Demonstrated focus on customer satisfaction and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture.
• Design and implement operator interfaces, autonomous logic algorithms, waypoint following, and path generation algorithms.
• Support subsystem testing and verification.
• Plan, execute, and analyze flight tests.
• Support hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.
• Derive subsystem requirements and specifications.
• Perform analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation.
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (test procedures, technical reports, etc.).
• Prepare and present design review material for technical interchange meetings with suppliers and internal/external customers.
• Support customer training activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support flight test activities.

Skills

Flight control

Object-oriented programming

Software architecture

C/C++ familiarity

MATLAB/Simulink

UAS knowledge

Team collaboration

Software development process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Software configuration management

Job description

Position Title: Flight Software Engineer

Protingent Staffing has an exciting Contract opportunity located in Round Rock, TX.

Job Responsibilities

• Define software architecture
• Design and implement operator interfaces, autonomous logic algorithms, waypoint following, and path generation algorithms
• Support subsystem testing and verification
• Plan, execute, and analyze flight tests
• Support hardware/software design, test, troubleshooting, and documentation activities
• Derive subsystem requirements and specifications
• Perform analyses in support of requirements generation, verification, and validation
• Prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (test procedures, technical reports, etc.)
• Prepare and present design review material for technical interchange meetings with suppliers and internal/external customers
• Support customer training activities
• Travel domestically and internationally to support flight test activities

Job Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred)
• 6+ years related engineering experience required; 10+ years preferred
• Understanding of flight control logic and automation
• Ability to create a runtime environment for autonomous functions
• Knowledge of software development process, object-oriented programming, and software architecture design
• Demonstrated focus on customer satisfaction and strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information per government standards
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Preferred: MATLAB/Simulink experience, familiarity with C/C++, familiarity with unmanned aircraft systems and operations, understanding of autopilot flight control design, familiarity with software configuration management systems

Job Details

Contract Location: Round Rock, TX

Pay Rate Range: $70-85/hr

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.