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