Flight Software Engineer I
Flight Software Development
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What stands out
- Pay is stated up front — $85,000 – $100,000. Most postings never say.
- Posted in the last 24 hours.
The gist
This role involves developing flight software for spacecraft systems, working with real-time operating systems and embedded Linux. You'll write drivers for sensors and actuators, and test software for on-orbit use. Ideal for someone with a bachelor's in engineering or computer science and experience in embedded systems.
What you would actually do
- Develop flight software for real-time systems and embedded Linux
- Write drivers for spacecraft sensors and actuators
- Test and validate software for on-orbit operations
Skills mentioned
How to apply
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