Lead Flight Software Engineer – Space Systems

Space Kinetic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-Based Compensation

Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Health and Wellness Stipend

Job summary

A leading aerospace startup in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Lead Flight Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative flight software for space applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C/C++ and experience in developing embedded systems. Responsibilities include designing flight software architecture and mentoring engineers. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $190,000 and benefits including equity compensation and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience developing embedded or real-time software for space, aerospace, robotics, or mission-critical systems.
• Proven experience leading software development through all phases of the system lifecycle.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, with working knowledge of Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of flight software architecture.
• Define software requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies.
• Develop robust, real-time, and fault-tolerant software.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded or real-time systems

Leadership and communication skills

Problem-solving under mission-critical constraints

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

RTOS

Python

Job description

A leading aerospace startup in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Lead Flight Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative flight software for space applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C/C++ and experience in developing embedded systems. Responsibilities include designing flight software architecture and mentoring engineers. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $190,000 and benefits including equity compensation and comprehensive healthcare coverage.