Principal Flight Software Engineer

EVONA; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to own the embedded Linux and networking software architecture for its satellite systems. You will lead kernel driver development, BSP bring-up, and hardware integration, while shaping networking subsystems and protocols.

The role demands 8+ years in embedded software, strong Linux expertise, and leadership to guide cross-functional teams from concept to delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with embedded Linux.
• Hands-on Linux kernel, device drivers, and networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and communication protocols.
• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot and embedded debugging tools.
• Proven technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• Aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or defense experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded Linux development, including kernel drivers, BSP bring-up, and hardware integration.
• Architect satellite networking subsystems, communication protocols, and network interfaces.
• Develop reliable embedded software using C, C++, and Python.
• Drive technical decisions, code quality, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor engineers and lead complex software projects from concept to delivery.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Kernel driver development

Networking

C/C++/Python

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Debug tools

Job description

Principal Flight Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & Networking

An innovative space technology company is looking for a Principal Flight Software Engineer to help shape the software architecture powering its next generation of satellites.

This is an opportunity to take technical ownership of mission-critical embedded systems, lead networking architecture, and influence engineering standards across a growing Flight Software team.

The Role

• Lead embedded Linux development, including kernel drivers, BSP bring-up, and hardware integration.
• Architect satellite networking subsystems, communication protocols, and network interfaces.
• Develop reliable embedded software using C, C++, and Python.
• Drive technical decisions, code quality, and engineering best practices.
• Mentor engineers and lead complex software projects from concept to delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with strong embedded Linux expertise.
• Hands‑on Linux kernel, device driver, and networking experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, and communication protocols.
• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot and embedded debugging tools.
• Proven technical leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Experience in aerospace, satellite systems, telecommunications, or defense technology would be advantageous.

Interested in shaping the software behind advanced satellite systems?

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