CareerPlan

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Quincy, MA (QCY-01)Full-time$191k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Design and implement trusted, safety-critical embedded and vehicle management software for autonomous maritime systems.

Role type

Senior IC embedded software engineer (autonomous systems)

Builds

Autonomous underwater vehicle platforms and maritime defense systems

Domain

Defense / Maritime Autonomous Systems

Required skills

C programming, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), systems programming, concurrency, data structures, algorithm design, stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, technical ownership, mentoring

Preferred skills

Embedded applications in autonomous vehicles, high-assurance safety-critical software, sensor/actuator interfaces, remote system troubleshooting, electrical/mechanical systems testing, Systems Engineering concepts

Technologies

RTOS, CAN, CANFD, UART, RS232, RS422, RS485, SPI, QSPI, I2C, Ethernet, ARINC-825, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553

Responsibilities

Design and implement Vehicle Management Systems; Develop real-time embedded software and device drivers; Create test and simulation fixtures; Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment; Mentor junior team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities