Senior Launch Vehicle Flight Software Engineer

X-Bow Systems; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

X-Bow Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Launch Vehicle Software Engineer to join the flight software team responsible for solid propellant launch vehicles from concept through flight operations.

The role focuses on embedded software development, real-time OS integration, hardware interfaces, and verification across HWIL labs, with collaboration across small teams. Candidates must be able to work with limited supervision in a dynamic defense/aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a software/CS/EE field is required.
• Experience in embedded aerospace software development is required.
• Proficiency with real-time operating systems and device drivers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define flight software requirements and modular architecture for the launch vehicle family.
• Configure computing hardware, OS, and libraries for trade studies.
• Develop interfaces to sensors, actuators, radios, FPGAs, and power bus controllers.
• Develop flight software and perform verification across systems.
• Standardize software validation and verification methodologies.
• Contribute to hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) lab design and setup.
• Support launch vehicle integration, testing, and flight operations.
• Develop software for Electrical Ground Support Equipment.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

RTOS experience

Serial communications

Version control

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Bachelors in Software Eng/CS/EE

Education

Bachelors in Software Eng / CS / EE

Tools

Git

Confluence/Jira

Job description

X-Bow Systems in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Launch Vehicle Software Engineer to join the flight software team responsible for solid propellant launch vehicles from concept through flight operations.

The role focuses on embedded software development, real-time OS integration, hardware interfaces, and verification across HWIL labs, with collaboration across small teams. Candidates must be able to work with limited supervision in a dynamic defense/aerospace environment.