Staff Flight Software Engineer, Arc Vehicle

Design and lead the development of highly automated Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test suites to achieve robust code coverage.

Mentor senior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of rigorous software engineering and technical excellence.

Collaborate with cross-functional system architects to define telemetry formats, communication protocols, and hardware interface controls.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.

Typically 9+ years of professional experience developing embedded, real-time, or safety-critical software.

Expertise in systems programming languages (C / C++ / Rust) in a Linux-based development environment.

Deep understanding of embedded Linux, deterministic software execution, multi-threading, and memory management in resource-constrained environments.

Proven track record of architecting and deploying flight software or high-reliability autonomous software on hardware that has successfully operated in flight or harsh environments.

Strong background in low-level drivers, networking, and hardware interface protocols (such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, or RS-422).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to lead complex software design reviews.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

Experience developing flight software for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or safety-critical autonomous aerospace platforms.

Familiarity with physical system modeling, 6DOF simulations, or GNC algorithm execution.

Extensive experience with modern CI/CD systems, software test automation, and embedded compiler toolchains.

Prior experience in a fast-paced aerospace startup.

Our office headquarters is located in Playa Vista, CA. This position requires in office presence.

The California annual base salary for this role is currently $165,000 - $236,000. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.