Senior Aerospace Flight Software Engineer (C++/RTOS)

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental, and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join their team in Wisconsin. This role involves designing, testing, and integrating high-reliability software for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in C++ and real-time systems.

Firefly offers excellent benefits, including health plans and flexible PTO options. Applicants must comply with U.S. space technology export regulations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in a software engineering position or similar.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on the Flight Software Team.
• Design, implement, and maintain C++ software.
• Support various vehicle testing and operation events.

Skills

C++ programming

Object-Oriented Design

Python

Communication skills

Real-time systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences or related field

Tools

Linux operating system

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join their team in Wisconsin. This role involves designing, testing, and integrating high-reliability software for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience, particularly in C++ and real-time systems.

Firefly offers excellent benefits, including health plans and flexible PTO options. Applicants must comply with U.S. space technology export regulations.