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Flight Software Engineer with Security Clearance

AstrionWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your embedded systems expertise to design and develop cutting-edge flight software for experimental satellite missions, offering hybrid flexibility and significant impact in a reputable organization. This role is perfect for a mid- to senior-level engineer who thrives in agile environments and is eager to contribute to groundbreaking space technology. Apply today to join a dynamic team and advance your career in aerospace!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
AgileAssemblyC++PerlPython

Job Description

Overview Flight Software Engineer LOCATION: Hybrid ( Kirtland AFB, NM ), Remote U.S. eligible JOB STA TUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: U.S. Citizenship, D oD Secret Clearance TRAVEL: 1 0% ( if remote ) Astrion is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to suppor t small satellite flight software development for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base . This engineer will contribute to the design, development, and testing of satellite bus software supporting experimental and research missions. The role is ideal for a mid- to senior-level software engineer with experience developing embedded or flight software for spacecraft or other real-time systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Education: Bachelor of Science in one of the following or a related technical field: *

  • Software Engineering *
  • Computer Science *
  • Electrical Engineering *
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Minimum 5+ years of professional software development experience
  • Experience developing embedded or flight software in C or C++
  • Experience with satellite bus or payload software development
  • Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and interfaces (power, communications, command and data handling, ADCS, etc.)
  • Experience working with real-time operating systems
  • Experience with hardware/software integration or low-level driver development
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or similar
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Ability to produce secure, maintainable, high-quality code
  • Comfortable working in small, agile engineering teams
  • Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Self-directed and adaptable in a research and development environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

  • Experience with the VxWorks real-time operating system
  • Experience with other embedded real-time systems such as RTEMS
  • Master's degree in a relevant technical field RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded flight software for small satellite bus systems
  • Execute tasking from the satellite Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) lead
  • Coordinate with other flight software engineers and subsystem teams
  • Implement best practices for code quality, maintainability, and cybersecurity
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation , including interface specifications and user guides
  • Participate in unit testing, code reviews, and system validation #CJ

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