Flight Dynamics Software Engineer III

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. Design, implement, test, verify, and deploy Flight Dynamics System microservices .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,931 - $211,303 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and verifying Flight Dynamics System microservices while ensuring compliance with safety-critical standards. Proficient in software development lifecycle processes, including system design, integration, and deployment, with a strong focus on collaboration and documentation.

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Software Development LifecycleFlight Dynamics System MicroservicesSoftware Build AutomationLinux System AdministrationAstrodynamics Algorithms

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentSystem DesignRequirements CaptureVerificationSystem IntegrationContinuous IntegrationConfiguration ManagementProgramming LanguagesUnit-Level TestingHardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingProfessional Relationships

Industry Keywords

Flight DynamicsCollision AvoidanceOrbit MaintenanceMission Control SoftwareSafety-Critical Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMicroservicesUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, test, verify, and deploy Flight Dynamics System microservices
Support orbit maintenance, collision avoidance, engine commodity bookkeeping, and flight dynamics product generation
Define software requirements, architectures, and designs with flight vehicle systems, mission control infrastructure, operations, and customer teams
Translate astrodynamics algorithms into production services
Develop rapid prototypes to validate concepts and quantify technical risks
Coordinate with infrastructure and systems engineers to ensure products meet requirements and safety-critical standards
Produce software architecture, design, verification, user manual, and training documentation
Follow software development processes supporting software safety and reliability
Support update cycles for pre-flight testing, mission validation exercises, and operations training
Maintain, correct, improve, verify, validate, certify, and operate mission control software
Integrate components and run unit-level, system-level, Software-in-the-Loop, and Hardware-in-the-Loop tests
Release certified code

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or higher degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, aerospace engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of software development experience
Experience across the full software development lifecycle, including system design and analysis, requirements capture and development, implementation and verification, system integration, qualification, and release
Experience in software build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, and deployment
Software development skills in multiple programming languages
Familiarity with Linux and basic Unix system administration
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive and professional relationships
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or granted asylum
Interviews will include a technical assessment
Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation provided
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results