Senior Flight Software Engineer Job at Hermeus (Los Angeles)

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Our client, a fast-growing space technology startup, is seeking a Senior Softwar...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
7+ years of software development experience (or 5+ with MSc/PhD), including space or embedded systems
Strong experience developing embedded or real-time software in C/C++
Solid understanding of hardware-software integration for embedded or spaceborne systems
Experience with Python for test automation, tooling, or operations support
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Familiarity with CAN, UART, Ethernet, or similar communication protocols
Excellent English communication and technical documentation skills
Fluency in English (C1 or higher)
Willingness to relocate to Berlin (EU work authorisation is a plus)

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and test embedded flight software for a space payload on an RTOS
Lead hardware-software integration, ensuring reliable control and communication with onboard computers, sensors, and subsystems
Support software verification and validation during integration and test campaigns
Develop and maintain communication interfaces and protocols (CAN, UART, Ethernet)
Ensure robustness, fault tolerance, and safe operation of flight and ground software
Collaborate across systems, AIT, and operations teams throughout the full mission lifecycle
Participate in code reviews, configuration management, and version control
Produce software architecture, requirements, and design documentation aligned with space industry standards
Contribute to or architect ground software systems for payload control, mission planning, and monitoring
Design networking interfaces between payload control systems, mission control, ground stations, and data processing pipelines

Fulltime

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join a G...

Location

United States , Lanham

Salary:

150000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Year

Piper Companies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, RSUs, PTO (unlimited), Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays, Relocation assistance

Fulltime

Senior Flight Software Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build...

Location

United States , Los Angeles; Atlanta

Salary:

159750.00 - 195250.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in embedded flight software development
Professional experience programming in C/C++ and experience with embedded flight software development tools and methodologies

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain embedded flight software for our aircraft systems, including flight control, navigation, communication, and avionics systems
Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
Write efficient, high-quality, and well-documented code that meets the performance and safety requirements of the aircraft
Develop software requirements and design documents
Participate in code and design reviews to ensure high-quality software
Test and debug software to ensure it meets design specifications and performance requirements
Work with systems engineers to develop and execute system-level tests and simulations
Participate in the development of safety-critical software and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the embedded flight software field and apply them to our aircraft systems
Develop and maintain technical documentation

What we offer

Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior Flight Control Software Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

Brazil , São Paulo

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a flight control software or a related field
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Proficiency with C/C++
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python
Experience developing software complying with safety standards like DO-178C to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B)
Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
Experience with Model Based Software development and certification (DO-331)

Job Responsibility

Develop safety critical software components for Archer’s flight control system
Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project
Work with system engineers to decompose item requirements into high level and low level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate the complex hardware/software flight control system
Development of software plans, processes & guidelines
Software requirements decomposition, analysis, definition, and traceability
Software design and development, performance, risk, safety, operation and cost optimization trade studies, and lead / conduct design reviews
Software analyses, requirements-based testing, and structural coverage analysis
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer LOCATION: Arlington, VA JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE...

Location

United States , Arlington

Salary:

Not provided

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once
Superb verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas
Leadership skills
Bachelor’s degree required, with at least 10 years of related experience
Knowledge of all aspects of agile software development in support of DoD missile systems programs
Knowledge and experience in software design, development, test, and project management is required
Specific knowledge and experience with embedded or real time software in missile systems is required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in software design, development, test, and process management

Job Responsibility

Evaluate the embedded tactical flight software, test equipment software, modeling and simulation software, and firmware for the Standard Missile
Identify issues, provide technical assessment of software issues identified and report expected impacts on the program
Monitor the software development activities and report anomalies, risk areas, and provide suggestions for corrective action
Review software development documentation to assess adherence to program technical requirements
Assess development schedules to evaluate reasonableness and approach
Evaluate software tools for appropriateness and needed functionality
Assess the development practices utilized by the software development contractors against known best practices
Provide specific recommendations for improvement to the developers as well as the Government managers
Provide assessment of risks to the programs, along with analysis of any proposed mitigation steps
Review software development plans software requirement specifications, software build plans, software design documents, interface requirement specifications, software build plans, software test plans, software test descriptions, and software related management documents for technical accuracy and traceability

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, F-15

Join the team supporting the F-15 program—one of the most operationally lethal a...

Location

United States , Dayton / Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Salary:

Not provided

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possesses advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability in software engineering sufficient to be considered highly skilled in the field
Demonstrated ability to perform independently and to oversee junior and journeyman-level personnel in a technical/professional capacity
Comprehensive understanding of software engineering standards, procedures, and practices, especially in defense environments
Significant experience supporting DoD software development, including architecture, implementation, testing, and sustainment of avionics or mission systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Master’s degree in a related field and 10 years of software experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 20 years of software experience (including 5 in the DoD)

Job Responsibility

Provide technical leadership and oversight to junior and journeyman-level engineering staff within the software discipline
Lead and contribute to full life cycle software engineering tasks, including design, development, integration, test, and sustainment
Apply advanced knowledge of aeronautical vehicle systems and avionics Operational Flight Program (OFP) capabilities to support mission-critical software development
Develop, review, and maintain program documentation including software requirements, architecture/design documentation, and test plans
Support the development and execution of software strategies, lifecycle plans, and process improvement initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, engineering disciplines, test, and international stakeholders
Provide program office, enterprise, and staff-level support interface in accordance with DoD and USAF policies
Participate in and lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and design evaluations to ensure quality and compliance
Maintain compliance with DoD and USAF acquisition, cybersecurity, and software engineering standards
Mentor and guide less experienced team members while promoting engineering best practices and continuous learning

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure & Simulation

Mach Industries is building autonomous systems that must be thoroughly tested an...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

170000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong software engineering fundamentals with 5+ years of experience building production systems or developer infrastructure
Proficiency in C++ and at least one systems language such as Python, Rust, or C
Experience building or working with simulation, testing, or validation frameworks for complex software or embedded systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and modern build systems
Experience scaling test infrastructure across distributed or cloud compute environments
Knowledge of infrastructure tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, or similar

Job Responsibility

Design, build, and maintain simulation and validation infrastructure for aircraft systems, including discrete simulations of avionics, sensors, power distribution, flight controls, and embedded software
Develop and operate Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) frameworks to support rapid development, regression testing, and system validation across flight autonomy and embedded stacks
Build software infrastructure to emulate bare-metal drivers, avionics peripherals, and aircraft system behaviors, enabling early validation, fault injection, and failure-mode testing
Create and scale automated test pipelines that integrate simulation and HIL into CI/CD workflows to continuously validate flight software performance, safety, and reliability
Collaborate closely with autonomy, embedded, avionics, and systems engineers to define robust test strategies aligned with real-world flight profiles, environmental conditions, and operational constraints
Improve simulation fidelity, determinism, and performance to close the gap between simulated behavior and real aircraft dynamics
Optimize build and test infrastructure to leverage parallel execution, cluster computing, and shared compute resources for large-scale simulation and regression workloads
Define, track, and evolve metrics for test quality, coverage, and traceability, driving continuous improvement in aircraft software validation and confidence

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare, dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Azure OneDeploy team, you will be at the fo...

Location

United States , Multiple Locations

Salary:

119800.00 - 234700.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to Java, C/C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell OR equivalent experience
1+ year(s) experience in developing, debugging and maintaining code in object-oriented languages and database querying languages
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Change management at all layers (infra/customer, public/private) in a coherent way from standpoint of safety, staging and impact
Orchestrate change management (code, data, config) with changes in dependencies, repairs, scale/up down and other activities at all layers of the virtualization stack
Collect and reason about health of targets across the Azure Stack
Deliver great change management velocity
Orchestrate change in co-ordination with customer preferences
Deliver awesome customer value in managing their deployments on Azure such that they find Azure is the easiest and safest places to run cloud first services as well as traditional enterprise IT
Enable experimentation, flighting and testing in production

Fulltime

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