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Senior Flight Software Engineer

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Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
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Senior Flight Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA(Onsite)

3-6 Months Contract

We are looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to contribute to the development of safety-critical flight software systems. This position requires extensive experience in low-level embedded systems, strong C programming skills, and practical knowledge of Embedded Linux and simulation tools.

Required Qualifications:

  • Senior-level background in flight software or embedded systems development
  • Strong expertise in C
  • Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux systems
  • Significant experience in low-level embedded and driver development
  • Experience building or supporting simulation environments

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and validate flight software for embedded aerospace platforms
  • Develop and refine low-level drivers and hardware interfaces
  • Write and maintain C code within Embedded Linux environments
  • Create and maintain simulation frameworks for verification and validation
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support system integration and testing

Experience:

  • C : 5 years
  • Embedded Linux: 5 years

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