Senior Flight Software Engineer, Elytra

Firefly Aerospace; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks an Aerospace Software Engineer to design, test, and integrate flight software for launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will work in a small, collaborative team through all stages of development and deployment.

The role emphasizes C++ excellence, real-time systems, and Python tooling, with opportunities to influence software across missions and tests. On-site in Texas with competitive benefits and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented design and C++ programming.
• Experience: 7+ years in software engineering or related role.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems, Linux, and software development practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Flight Software Team to develop, design, test, and integrate flight software for Firefly vehicles.
• Design, implement, and maintain high-reliability C++ software.
• Collaborate with other engineering groups to ensure program success.
• Adhere to the group’s processes, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

C++

Object-Oriented Design

Real-time OS

Linux

Python

Team collaboration

Communication skills

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Software Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACEFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the only commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the only company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARYDo you have a passion for designing cutting-edge technology and an interest in Spacecrafts applications? If you have a knack for problem-solving and enjoy working collaboratively in a small team, we have exciting opportunities for you to join our Flight Software group as an Aerospace Software Engineer!The Flight Software group is responsible for the design and implementation of high-reliability application-level software for Firefly Launch Vehicles and spacecraft. As an Aerospace Software Engineer, you will work in a small collaborative group through all stages of the launch vehicle and spacecraft design.As a key member of our team, you will help develop, test, and integrate the flight software for Firefly Spacecraft. You will work in a group of flight software engineers through all stages of the flight software development processes and collaborate with other engineering teams.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide technical leadership on the Flight Software Team to develop, design, test, and integrate flight softwareDesign, implementation, and maintenance of high reliability C++ softwarePerform work on time, meeting all functional and performance requirementsWork closely with the other engineering groups for the success of Firefly programsAdhere to the Aerospace Software Engineering Group’s processes, procedures, and best practicesSupport various vehicle testing and operation events, including launchDesign, implementation and maintenance of internal software tools using PythonQUALIFICATIONSRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related fieldExcellent understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the C++ programming language7+ years’ experience in a software engineering position, or similarFamiliarity with real-time operating systems, software, and the Linux operating systemAbility to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlinesAbility to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDesiredMaster’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related fieldUnderstanding of data path pipelines, state machines, and arithmetic operation7+ years’ experience in an aerospace software engineering or related positionExperience deploying and using CI/CD pipelines for C++ softwareAbility understand and disposition C++ static analysis resultsFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.