Remote Senior Software Engineer, Satellite Flight Software

airbusspaceanddefense; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer to develop and test spacecraft flight software.

The role emphasizes embedded software, real-time systems, and rigorous verification across the software lifecycle. Candidates should bring strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with space hardware or flight software. This position offers remote work options across the United States, with preferred locations including Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; or Merritt Island, FL.US

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related fields.
• Master's preferred: STEM or related scientific areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test spacecraft flight software across full lifecycle from requirements to operations.
• Contribute to mission concept development, modeling, simulations, and proposal writing.
• Lead or assist in flight software verification and validation tests at multiple levels (unit to platform).
• Provide autonomous support under software team leadership with core ownership of tasks.

Skills

C/C++

GNC algorithms

Embedded software

RTOS

Cybersecurity

Device driver development

Flight software

Test & validation

System integration

Satellite hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. is seeking a senior software engineer to develop and test spacecraft flight software.

The role emphasizes embedded software, real-time systems, and rigorous verification across the software lifecycle. Candidates should bring strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with space hardware or flight software. This position offers remote work options across the United States, with preferred locations including Arlington, VA; Denver, CO; or Merritt Island, FL.US