CareerPlan

Flight Software Engineer – Command & Control

Atlanta, GAFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop embedded flight software and networking infrastructure enabling communication between high-speed aircraft and ground control systems.

Role type

Embedded software engineer (avionics/communications)

Builds

Command & Control (C2) systems, telemetry, and vehicle data links for defense aviation

Domain

Defense aviation, embedded systems, RF communications

Required skills

Embedded C/C++, network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/UDP, multicast), RF system integration, avionics software, system architecture, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Hands-on testing with target hardware, experience with radios/transmitters/receivers

Technologies

C/C++, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, multicast

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software for aircraft communications and telemetry; Design software enabling reliable communication between aircraft and ground control; Own and support networking functionality across vehicle and ground systems; Develop software interfaces for communications hardware; Integrate and troubleshoot RF communications systems; Develop network management functionality; Create software requirements, system architectures, and technical documentation