Senior Flight Software Architect for Space Missions

True Anomaly; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead the architecture and direction of flight software for space missions. The role requires extensive expertise in embedded systems and a strong background in C/C++ development, with 15+ years of experience. This is an onsite position in California, offering a competitive salary ranging from $185,000 to $260,000 along with equity and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or have the required authorizations for export regulations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with embedded systems and safety-critical software.
• Demonstrated ownership of flight software architecture.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and technical direction of flight software.
• Lead development of safety-critical embedded software.
• Collaborate closely with the GNC team for algorithm integration.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Embedded systems knowledge

Real-time software development

Communication protocols (Ethernet, SPI, etc.)

Low-level firmware architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

RTLinux or Azure RTOS

Embedded Linux

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead the architecture and direction of flight software for space missions. The role requires extensive expertise in embedded systems and a strong background in C/C++ development, with 15+ years of experience. This is an onsite position in California, offering a competitive salary ranging from $185,000 to $260,000 along with equity and comprehensive benefits. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or have the required authorizations for export regulations.