Senior/Staff Flight Software Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Senior/Staff Flight Software Systems Engineer works onsite in Reston, VA, or Arlington, VA. Compensation is $185,000–$225,000 per year. The role supports Umbra’s Mission Solutions business unit, which develops platforms for U.S. and allied defense and intelligence missions. The engineer develops and integrates reliable spacecraft flight and payload software, translating system requirements into software architecture and implementation. The work includes command-and-control software, hardware interfaces, documentation, and testing to deliver mission-ready systems.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop, and maintain fault-tolerant flight and payload software
• architect solutions to system requirements and subsystem interfaces
• document software operation and interfaces
• develop and test spacecraft command-and-control software
• contribute to unit, automated system, and subsystem testing
• explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior/staff flight software systems engineer

full-time

reston va

arlington va

umbra

spacecraft software

embedded software

rust

c/c++

ts/sci clearance

mission solutions

$185k–$225k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible time off and leave
• employer-funded medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution
• stock options
• free parking or transit reimbursement
• daily office lunch.

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years developing high-reliability software, 5+ years with concurrent and asynchronous software, and spacecraft-platform leadership experience. Travel is required 10–20%. Benefits include flexible time off, employer-funded insurance, 401(k) contribution, stock options, free parking or transit reimbursement, and daily office lunch.

About the employer

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