2027 Early Career Flight Software Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of flight software algorithms, GNC systems, or simulation models.
• Participate in the integration and testing of software/hardware components in lab, ground, or flight tests.
• Analyze data collected from simulations and flight test events to inform system improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address engineering challenges and enhance system performance.
• Engage in creative problem-solving to advance our UAS and missile technologies.

Job requirements

• Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
• Able to start full time in 2027.
• A strong foundation in software development (for FSW candidates), control theory (for GNC candidates), or analytical modeling (for MSA candidates).
• Keen interest in autonomous systems, UAS, and missile technology.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Design-Build-Fly teams, robotics competition teams (such as FIRST or VEX), or collegiate rocketry groups.
• Credible demonstration of aerospace-related hobbies such as high-power rocketry experience/certification, remotely piloted/semi-autonomous aircraft, or software integration on target hardware such as Raspberry Pi,…