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# Flight Software Systems Engineer

- **Company:** York Inc
- **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Desktop Computing, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Key Management, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Real Time Systems, Safety Critical Systems, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, U-Boot, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9025483/flight-software-systems-engineer

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong systems thinking who can operate across the full lifecycle-from architecture and development through integration, test, and on-orbit support., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering , Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

 * 2 + years of experience in embedded software development
 * Proficiency with Atlassian JIRA
 * Prior experience with software development ticket management, requirement management frameworks
 * Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues
 * P roficiency in C/C++, Git/Gitlab (or other code repository management tooling)
 * Must have the a bility to independently navigate source code , in order to correlate requirements, developed capabilities, and human interfaces for operations
 * Mu st be clearance eligible and ability to maintain an active Secret Clearance or higher
 * Love space!

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, routing concepts)
 * Experience with spacecraft, aerospace, or safety-critical systems
 * Experience with embedded Linux systems (drivers, networking, system-level debugging)
 * Knowledge of real-time systems and deterministic software design
 * Familiarity with CCSDS, DTN, or space communication protocols
 * Understanding of cybersecurity principles (secure boot, signing, key management)
 * Experience supporting on-orbit operations or live systems
 * Active Secret Clearance

## Description

* Derive requirements for embedded flight software in C/C++ for spacecraft systems
 * Support development planning with FSW management and vehicle systems engineering activities in a cross functional team
 * Integrate software with hardware components ( on board computers , radios, payloads) in H ardware I n T he L oop (HITL) and simulated environments
 * Develop and execute test strategies (unit, integration, system, and mission-level testing)
 * Support on-orbit operations , debugging, and anomaly resolution
 * Contribute to software architecture, requirements, and interface definitions
 * Collaborate across platform, applications, mission ops, and hardware teams


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