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# Lead Flight Software Engineer

- **Company:** Evona, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntington Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Software Coding
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75533923-lead-flight-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in relevant computer science or engineering discipline
 * Strong understanding of operating systems, data structures, networking protocols, communication standards, and computer architectures
 * Understanding of modeling and simulation, and software development skills, particularly in C/C++/Python
 * Proven system engineering and configuration management skills
 * 5+ years of experience designing complex software that operate in novel time-sensitive and/or embedded environments (autonomous vehicles, drones, spacecraft, Robotics etc.), * Masters degree in computer science, engineering or physics
 * Experience writing code for real-time operating systems requiring execution at a deterministic rate
 * Experience with existing automation-frameworks such as ROS, NASA cFS, or MAX
 * Experience in a start-up or fast-paced software development environment
 * Experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations and troubleshooting

## Description

We are working with a Space client in the LA area, they are looking for a Flight Sotware Lead to work across developing architecting for the full software stack for an in-space transport vehicle and other space and ground test systems.

You will help drive the overall spacecraft system architecture, execute vehicle design and higher-level performance and communication system trade studies, and implement the spacecraft's GNC algorithms into software that controls the vehicle systems.

You will actively contribute to the full life cycle of software development, from early architectural decisions and design through to hardware in the loop testing, on-vehicle functionality, and flight operations.

Responsibilities

 * Write rigorous, high performance code & drive rapid execution and iteration.
 * Hands-on prototyping, integration, troubleshooting, and testing of simulations, flight algorithms, and hardware in the loop testing
 * Implement rapidly developed code to support development and testing of avionics, propulsion, electromechanical, and other spacecraft systems
 * Negotiate requirements by having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutions
 * Conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence


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