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Software Engineer III/Sr/Principal, Flight Software (Contractor)

2 Locations💼 Contract💰 $126,610–$126,610🗓 2025-12-22 → 2026-07-31

Core

Designing, developing, and testing flight software and algorithms for spacecraft missions to support civilian and DoD applications.

Role type

Senior IC flight software engineer (embedded systems)

Builds

Flight code for small satellites and constellation capabilities

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Object-Oriented Design, Embedded Programming, Software Architecture, Agile/Scrum, Git, Linux, TCP/UDP, PUB/SUB messaging

Preferred skills

CCSDS standards, UCI, SysML/UML, SITL/HITL testing, Performance Optimization, Network Configuration (netconf), Board Bring-up

Technologies

C++, Git, Linux, TCP/UDP, CCSDS, UCI, SysML, UML

Responsibilities

Design and architect complex software systems for space vehicles and satellites; Develop and test flight software on embedded processors; Collaborate on mission concepts and system requirements; Troubleshoot software issues in testbed prototypes; Mentor and guide other engineers; Document software configurations and processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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