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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join a Government Consulting company located in Lanham, MD through a hybrid onsite work environment. The Senior Flight Software Engineer will develop embedded flight software, support FPGA/SoC development, and contribute to satellite control systems within a specialized engineering team.
Job Responsibility:
Design, develop, and test embedded flight software from concept through full spacecraft system integration
Maintain and update HDL (VHDL/Verilog) supporting mission and spacecraft functionality
Integrate microcontroller‑based applications (including STM32 and FreeRTOS) into spacecraft‑level control systems
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams on architecture, payload operations, and phased‑array system enhancements
Act as a technical leader, owning schedules, requirements, documentation, and coordination with global teams
Requirements:
6+ years of experience in embedded software or mission‑critical system development (Master’s degree may offset years)
Proficiency in C/C++, RTOS (FreeRTOS), FPGA/SoC development, VHDL/Verilog, embedded debugging tools, and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Familiarity with STM32, scripting (Python/Ruby/Bash), CMake/Ninja, Linux development, serial communication protocols (SPI, CAN, RS‑232/485), and Git-based workflows
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Nice to have:
Certifications are not required, but relevant embedded systems or aerospace certifications are a plus
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, RSUs, PTO (unlimited), Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays, Relocation assistance