Flight Software Engineer

Job overview

The Flight Software Engineer role is described as hybrid at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, with U.S. remote eligibility; the listing also identifies Washington, DC. Compensation is $105,000–$155,000 per year. The engineer supports small-satellite flight software development for the Air Force Research Laboratory. The role contributes to experimental and research missions by designing, developing, and testing satellite bus software. It also supports reliable spacecraft systems through embedded and real-time software work, hardware/software integration, and collaboration with engineering teams and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and test satellite bus software
• contribute to small-satellite flight software for experimental and research missions
• support hardware/software integration and low-level driver development
• produce secure, maintainable code and collaborate with engineering teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

flight software engineer

hybrid

remote u.s. eligible

kirtland afb nm

washington dc listing

astrion

satellite software

embedded c/c++

real-time systems

dod secret clearance

u.s. citizenship

$105k–$155k/year

10% travel if remote

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

U.S. remote eligibility is stated; remote work may involve 10% travel. DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

About the employer

Astrion is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.