Principal Flight Software Engineer I

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 142,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (stock options)

Medical, dental, vision

HSA / FSA

Life & disability

Retirement plans

Job summary

EVONA in Denver, Colorado seeks an experienced software engineer to design mission-critical software for satellites, ground systems, and mission operations. This hands-on role covers architecture through to in-orbit operations and requires ownership across the full lifecycle.

You will work across the stack with embedded systems, low-level drivers, and data systems, collaborating with hardware teams, leading design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• 7–9+ years of software development experience.
• Strong experience in C / C++.
• Proven background in embedded systems and hardware interaction.
• Experience building complex, multi-threaded applications.
• Familiarity with software configuration & version control tools.
• Strong communication skills (customer-facing at times)

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mission-critical software for satellites, ground systems, and mission operations.
• Own the full software lifecycle: architecture ? development ? testing ? deployment ? in-orbit support.
• Work across the stack, including Embedded systems / microcontrollers, Low-level drivers & BSPs, Applications & data systems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and test teams.
• Lead design reviews and present to customers and senior leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction.
• Support integration, validation, and performance optimization.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party / open-source software.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Multi-threaded programming

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Version control systems

Debugging tools

Job description

We’re working with an innovative aerospace company developing next-generation communication systems for satellites, UAVs, and advanced airborne platforms. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute across the full software lifecycle—from concept through to in-orbit operations.

If you enjoy working close to hardware, owning systems end-to-end, and solving complex real-world problems, this is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop mission-critical software for satellites, ground systems, and mission operations
• Own the full software lifecycle: architecture ? development ? testing ? deployment ? in-orbit support
• Work across the stack, including:
  • Embedded systems / microcontrollers
  • Low-level drivers & BSPs
  • Applications & data systems
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and test teams
• Lead design reviews and present to customers and senior leadership
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical direction
• Support integration, validation, and performance optimization
• Evaluate and integrate third-party / open-source software

What We’re Looking For

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 7–9+ years of software development experience
• Strong experience in C / C++
• Proven background in embedded systems and hardware interaction
• Experience building complex, multi-threaded applications
• Familiarity with:
  • Software configuration & version control tools
  • Debugging and troubleshooting real-world systems
• Strong communication skills (you’ll be customer-facing at times)

Nice to Have

• Aerospace or space systems experience
• Flight software or mission systems experience
• Familiarity with:
  • NASA cFS or similar frameworks
  • COSMOS or mission ops tools
• Experience with:
  • ARM processors / microcontrollers
  • SDK development
• Ability to read schematics and datasheets

Compensation & Benefits

• $142,000 – $189,500 base salary
• Equity (stock options)
• Comprehensive benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • HSA / FSA
  • Life & disability
  • Retirement plans

Eligibility Requirement

Due To Export Control Regulations, Applicants Must Be

• U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, or otherwise authorized to work on U.S. government-regulated programs