Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer – GNC

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 124,000 - 165,000

Full time

35 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision
401K with generous employer match
PTO + Holidays
Remote work opportunities
EAP
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Job summary

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software and GNC capabilities for a next-generation missile platform.

The role requires strong expertise in real-time systems and hands-on work across software and hardware interfaces. Applicants should have 5+ years in embedded development, a active Secret clearance, and experience with C/C++, Linux/Windows, and full lifecycle software practices.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded and real-time systems.
  • Experience with I&T integration and test and full lifecycle software development.
  • Active Secret Clearance required and onsite work in Huntsville, AL.
  • Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded flight software and embed GNC capabilities for missile platforms.
  • Contribute to architecture, design, implementation, integration, and verification of real-time systems.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams to meet timing and performance constraints.
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), simulation, and flight-qualification activities.

Skills

Embedded C/C++
Real-time software
Linux/Windows development
Active Secret Clearance
Onsite work 100%

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Atlassian tools

Job description

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop embedded flight software and GNC capabilities for a next-generation missile platform.

The role requires strong expertise in real-time systems and hands-on work across software and hardware interfaces. Applicants should have 5+ years in embedded development, a active Secret clearance, and experience with C/C++, Linux/Windows, and full lifecycle software practices.

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