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# Senior Flight Software C++ Engineer

- **Company:** Toyon Research Corporation
- **Location:** Clearfield, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,000.0 - $235,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Data Link, Computer Programming, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Monte Carlo Methods, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, Git, Solid Principles, Information Technology, DO-178B, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9271525/senior-flight-software-c-engineer

## About the Role

* B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
 * 8+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems and/or real-time applications
 * Experience in a leadership position within a high performing technology organization
 * Proven ability to write clean, well-documented, and sustainable code
 * Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded applications
 * Knowledge of build system development and best practices
 * Experience in scripting languages such as Python for automation tasks
 * Demonstrated ability to use version control systems such as Git
 * Understanding of software design principles and best practices
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 * Ability to develop software independently and as part of a team
 * Capacity to act as the technical owner for an entire software system, including stakeholder engagement, requirements definition, roadmap management, team co-ordination, design, implementation, sustainment and evolution
 * Capacity to learn and grow individually, while mentoring junior team members effectively, contributing to team cohesion and capacity.
 * Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

 * Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
 * 10+ years of experience developing software for embedded systems and/or real-time applications
 * Demonstrated experience with software/firmware Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
 * Demonstrated experience implementing DO-178C standards for aerospace avionics or MISRA equivalents
 * Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and software for parallel systems
 * Familiarity with common physical and data link layers (e.g. RS-485, CAN bus, Ethernet, SPI)
 * Proficiency writing HDL for FPGAs
 * Knowledge of analog and digital circuit and PCB design
 * Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis
 * Demonstrated experience using Monte Carlo methods for system-level analysis
 * Experience with guidance, navigation, and control
 * Familiarity with Systems Engineering concepts
 * Desire to grow into a Tech-Lead-Manager role, with responsibility for line management of engineers, in addition to delivery
 * Existing TS clearance

## Description

* Own customer success through the design and delivery of a multi-year, multi-stakeholder software roadmap that spans across multiple teams
 * Leverage internal product and program-specific engineering teams to rapidly deliver capability beyond the scope of current platforms, with a clear path for both architecture and capability evolution over time
 * Partner with external teams, collaborating on interfacing requirements between diverse systems and technologies
 * Lead a small team that architects, designs and implements trusted, safety critical Flight Software that balances constraints, restrictions and requirements in a multi-stakeholder environment
 * Architect, design and implement scalable vehicle sub-systems including sensor processing, state estimation, contingency management, actuation, payload interfaces, and mission systems interfaces
 * Act as a subject matter expert for software engineering, representing software equities in a multi-stakeholder environment including engineering, business and sales leadership.
 * Drive the design and implementation of development processes for the initial delivery and subsequent iteration of software, including full lifecycle testing
 * Drive the creation of test and simulation fixtures that operate with both software- and hardware-in-the-loop
 * Support vehicle manufacturing and deployment
 * Lead teams of multi-disciplinary engineers, including as a mentor for Senior Software Engineers from differing backgrounds