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Flight Software Engineers (Associate/Experienced/Senior)

USA - El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, implement, test, and debug flight software for embedded satellite systems and payloads, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior IC embedded software engineer (satellite flight software)

Builds

Flight software for current and future Boeing commercial and government satellite programs

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Embedded Software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C, C++, Java, Python, embedded real-time software development, software development lifecycle (SDLC), code review, system integration, cyber vulnerability analysis, custom tool development, DevOps automation

Preferred skills

GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, Wireshark, network analysis, debuggers, formal qualification experience

Technologies

C, C++, Java, Python, GitLab, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, Wireshark

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, modify, test, and debug software for embedded satellite devices; translate customer requirements into software specifications; conduct Cyber Vulnerability Analysis (CVA) and design cyber monitoring algorithms; lead software project management and team performance evaluation; produce design and test documentation; interface with multi-disciplined product teams.

Seniority

Associate to Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities at P4 level

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