Flight Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Python, C++ Developer
Flight Software Engineer
Exciting new opportunity to support new development for the US military. First sea-based hypersonic strike capability.
This team
Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to provide on-site support to the Sandia National Labs (SNL) Navigation Guidance & Control (NGC) group responsible for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. This opportunity in Albuquerque, NM will focus on embedded software development activities enabling the integration of new capabilities, algorithms, and avionics devices. The established Dev Ops culture enables staff to contribute to all areas of software design, development, and test.
Description
- Implement the software development lifecycle process for the CPS program
- Develop embedded software for highly reliable real-time flight systems
- Write device drivers for real-time operating systems; enable integration of new avionics components
- Assist with software development associated with software test fixtures such as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test assets
- Support system-level hardware testing including participation on-console with Assembly, Integration, and Test teams
- Architect and implement software test methodologies
- Act as technical lead for software tasks
- Contribute to software architecture design and development
- Coordinate and collaborate with external program partners to meet program-level objectives and achievements
- Periodic travel may be required to support system-level integration testing and flight test activities. Trip durations can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on assigned roles and responsibilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Top skills details
- C/c++
- Embedded software development
- Green Hills Integrity RTOS
- Flight, Missile or Vehicle software
Other skills
Embedded software, C/c++, Python, powershell scripting, MATLAB, integrity verification software, debugging software, functional testing, google test, git, hardware, hardware test
Relocation assistance and temporary housing provided
Pay and benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.86 - $91.05/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace type
This is a fully onsite position in Albuquerque, NM.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.
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