Principal Flight Software Engineer

Next generational aerospace & defense company seeks an experienced Principal Flight Software Engineer to lead the architecture, development, integration, and validation of mission‑critical flight software supporting next‑generation space systems. This individual will serve as a technical authority across spacecraft programs, ensuring robust, fault‑tolerant, and secure software solutions for national security missions.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
• Commitment to fostering professional development and career advancement through accelerated growth opportunities from within the organization.

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience developing embedded and real‑time software for space, aerospace, robotics, or other mission‑critical systems.
• Led software development across the full lifecycle: requirements, design, integration, testing, and flight operations.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with working knowledge of Python or scripting for automation and testing.
• Experience with RTOS, bare‑metal development, and Linux‑based embedded systems.
• Deep expertise in software reliability, deterministic timing, concurrency, and resource management in constrained environments.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Preferred:
  Experience with flight software frameworks (e.g., NASA cFS, F’/F Prime, or custom architectures).
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with MBSE practices and interface control documentation (ICDs).

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