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Senior Flight Software Engineer

scouted.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: VirginiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Design, develop, and maintain Scout’s flight software on flight hardware to meet mission requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of algorithms for decision-making, fault detection, and adaptive responses in real-time space environments.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate flight software and autonomy into spacecraft design and mission operations.
  • Perform verification and validation of flight software for performance and reliability in operational environments.
  • Drive system-level architecture for autonomy-related features, ensuring compliance with mission and system constraints.
  • Document and maintain software development processes and support end-to-end mission requirements.
  • Participate in hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) software testing and simulation activities to validate flight software performance and autonomy functions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience developing and deploying software for space systems.
  • Background in spacecraft mission operations or control systems.
  • Strong programming skills in modern C++
  • Expertise in real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software architecture for embedded systems.
  • Experience with software verification and validation processes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Eligible to hold a security clearance.
Benefits
  • Open Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term Disability plans
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Education Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
C++real-time operating systemssoftware architectureembedded systemssoftware verificationsoftware validationalgorithmsfault detectionadaptive responseshardware-in-the-loop testing
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationdocumentationadaptabilityteamworkattention to detailorganizational skillscritical thinkingfast-paced work
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeadvanced degreesecurity clearance eligibility