Jobs · Information Technology · Colorado

Principal Software Engineer- Flight Systems

FS Studio · Denver, CO · 7 mo ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time

What You’ll Do

  • Lead architecture decisions and guide software best practices across the organization.
  • Develop flight software (cFS, embedded Linux), ground systems (Python, modern web frameworks), and cloud/embedded ML or autonomy systems.
  • Own full lifecycle delivery: requirements, development, testing, integration, and ops.
  • Provide technical proposals, estimates, and cross-team coordination.
  • Mentor and uplift junior engineers.

What We’re Looking For

  • 15+ years in spacecraft, mission control, or complex aerospace software systems.
  • Expertise in C/C++ and Python.
  • Experience with embedded Linux, real-time/flight software, and preferably NASA cFS.
  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS), containerization, version control, and Agile processes.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operate within rigorous engineering standards.

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Security Clearance; must meet export-control requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation + signing bonus
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible time off
  • Quarterly incentives
  • Relocation support

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