What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Software Engineer position at ExecutivePlacements?
Description
We are seeking a full-time Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Software Engineer to lead the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous hypersonic test vehicle. While reporting to the Vehicle Management System (VMS) lead, you will lead multiple phases of the software development lifecycle and collaborate with other personnel throughout system development, ground test, and flight test. You will integrate and oversee the integration of vehicle management system application code in addition to the development of subsystem management code.
- Develop and test new flight software in support of hypersonic air-launch vehicle systems
- Contribute and oversee the integration of complex aerospace systems
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements and solutions
- Support flight software architecture development including concept and implementation
- Perform design and/or analysis to support component development
- Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents
- Develop and oversee software components to interface with and control sensors and effectors
- Develop and oversee software test processes in support of software verification and validation
- Support various lab/bench hardware tests with custom software
- Provide technical guidance for projects within the larger program
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
- Travel, as needed, to support the department
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Flight computer and/or vehicle management computer software development, test, and integration
- Agile Software Development methodologies
- Experience with VxWorks operating systems
- Experience with 1553 communication
- TS/SCI security clearance
- C programming
- Familiarity with configuration management systems Jira, Bitbucket, or Git
- Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink and/or Python
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Mojave, CA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $ $ /yr.
401k matchingFlexible work environmentMedical benefitsPaid Parental Leave PTO
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mojave,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 2026.