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Flight Software Engineer (Experienced/Senior)

USA - El Segundo, CA💼 Full-time💰 $135,150–$135,150🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, integrate, test, and debug software for embedded systems and satellite/payload vehicles, ensuring safety, security, and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior IC Flight Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Builds

Embedded software for satellite and payload systems

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C, C++, Java, Python, real-time system design, embedded software development, code review, system integration, cyber vulnerability analysis, test automation, DevOps toolchains

Preferred skills

Full software development lifecycle experience, GitLab/Bitbucket/JIRA/Confluence, Wireshark, network analysis, custom tool development

Technologies

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

Responsibilities

Design and integrate software for embedded devices; conduct Cyber Vulnerability Analysis (CVA); develop cyber monitoring algorithms; automate builds and tests; lead software project management and team performance evaluation; produce design and test documentation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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