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# Flight Software C++ Engineer

- **Company:** Toyon Research Corporation
- **Location:** Goleta, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Monte Carlo Methods, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System-level Testing, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9252413/flight-software-c-engineer

## About the Role

* Deep Systems Knowledge: A bachelor's degree encompassing a strong academic background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on embedded systems and real-time computing
 * Mastery of Embedded C/C++: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated professional experience developing safety-critical, real-time embedded software using C or C++
 * Aerospace/Flight Software Expertise: Proven experience working with flight software principles, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and understanding of aerospace hardware interfaces and protocols
 * Navigating Embedded Systems: Proven capability to rapidly understand and contribute to complex embedded software architectures, device drivers, and low-level hardware interactions
 * Commitment to Mission Criticality: A profound passion for building highly reliable, safety-critical flight software that directly ensures mission success and public safety.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 * Ability to develop software independently and as part of a team
 * Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

 * Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a physical science
 * Demonstrated experience with software/firmware Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
 * Demonstrated experience implementing DO-178C standards for aerospace avionics or MISRA equivalents
 * Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis
 * Demonstrated experience using Monte Carlo methods for systems-level analysis
 * Experience with guidance, navigation, and control

## Description

* Design, develop, and test flight software components in C++ for embedded systems
 * Develop and maintain firmware for flight controllers and related hardware
 * Participate in software code reviews and contribute to improving software development processes
 * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and project managers to translate technical requirements into robust and efficient software solutions
 * Develop and execute rigorous testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing in simulation and on actual flight hardware
 * Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to best practices and coding standards
 * Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design to coding, verification, and validation of flight-critical software
 * Design, develop, and implement real-time, safety-critical flight software in C/C++ for embedded systems within aerospace and defense platforms