Senior Flight Software Engineer - Embedded RT & Aerospace

Lumicity

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Lumicity is partnering with an aerospace technology company to recruit a Flight Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will build reliable software for complex airborne/space systems and take ownership across development, integration, and testing.

You'll work close to the hardware, with strong Python and C++/Rust skills, embedded Linux experience, and hands-on hardware/software integration and debugging. Equity and relocation support are offered.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in embedded / real-time software.
  • Strong Python + C++ or Rust.
  • Embedded Linux experience.
  • Hardware/software integration & debugging.
  • Experience with HIL/SIL, simulation & testing.
  • CI/CD & automated testing.

Responsibilities

  • Own development, integration, and testing of flight software.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware teams to ensure reliable airborne/space systems.

Skills

Embedded real-time
Python
C++
Rust
Embedded Linux
HIL/SIL testing
CI/CD

Job description

Lumicity is partnering with an aerospace technology company to recruit a Flight Software Engineer in El Segundo, CA. You will build reliable software for complex airborne/space systems and take ownership across development, integration, and testing.

You'll work close to the hardware, with strong Python and C++/Rust skills, embedded Linux experience, and hands-on hardware/software integration and debugging. Equity and relocation support are offered.

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