Senior Flight Software Engineer: Onboard Autonomy

EVONA; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop and support flight software for spacecraft. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to implement onboard autonomy features, verify software performance, and ensure mission readiness. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ and safety-critical systems, as well as experience in spacecraft operations. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology and mission success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing software for spacecraft or safety-critical embedded systems.
• Background in spacecraft operations, control systems, or autonomous behavior.
• Experience applying structured verification and validation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support flight software running on spacecraft hardware.
• Implement onboard autonomy features, including decision-making and fault response.
• Verify and validate software using simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

Skills

C++

Real-time operating systems

Structured verification and validation practices

Collaboration across systems and hardware teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm is looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop and support flight software for spacecraft. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to implement onboard autonomy features, verify software performance, and ensure mission readiness. Candidates should have a strong background in C++ and safety-critical systems, as well as experience in spacecraft operations. Join us to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology and mission success.