• Flight Software Engineer

    Actalent (Mojave, CA)


    Description

    Hands-on embedded software engineer with experience developing, testing, and deploying real-time flight software for aerospace or defense systems. This person must be a strong individual contributor capable of taking ownership of major software components and leading small efforts. Seeking a full-time Sr-, Staff-, or Principal-level Software Engineer to lead the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous hypersonic test vehicle. While reporting to the Vehicle Management System (VMS) lead, you will lead multiple phases of the software development lifecycle and collaborate with other personnel throughout system development, ground test, and flight test. You will integrate and oversee the integration of vehicle management system application code in addition to the development of subsystem management code. Develop and test new flight software in support of hypersonic air-launch vehicle systems Contribute and oversee the integration of complex aerospace systems Collaborate with stakeholders to develop software requirements and solutions Support flight software architecture development including concept and implementation Perform design and/or analysis to support component development Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents Develop and oversee software components to interface with and control sensors and effectors Develop and oversee software test processes in support of software verification and validation Support various lab/bench hardware tests with custom software Provide technical guidance for projects within the larger program Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments Travel, as needed, to support the department

     

    Skills

     

    c/c++, embedded development, rtos, real-time operating system, real time systems, full life cycle development, Flight software, real time embedded systems, mil stds, agile, vxworks, matlab simulink

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    c/c++,embedded development,rtos,real-time operating system,real time systems,full life cycle development,Flight software

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    Flight computer and/or vehicle management computer software development, test, and integration Agile Software Development methodologies Experience with VxWorks operating systems Experience with 1553 communication TS/SCI security clearance C++ programming Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira, Bitbucket, or Git Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink and/or Python C and C++ required for embedded development (hard requirement; coding test required). • Python for scripting and tooling (nice-to-have). • Experience programming with RS-232, RS-422, or MIL-STD-1553 comm protocols. On-site Expectation: Must be local and able to commute to Mojave frequently (~75% on-site). No fully remote candidates — travel is not covered. • Understanding of real-time embedded systems and computer-to-computer comms. • Experience across the full software lifecycle (requirements integration flight). • Software that has flown strongly preferred. • Experience with RTOS environments is a plus.

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Mojave, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $230000.00/yr.

     

    401k matchingFlexible work environmentMedical benefitsPaid Parental Leave PTO

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Mojave,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.