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# Principal Flight Software Engineer

- **Company:** Evona, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Linux, Linux-Powered Devices, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Git, Information Technology, Software Coding, C++14
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_ae09055c649ed9588b4984d4b1788cb2

## About the Role

* 14+ years of spacecraft flight software development experience.
 * Expert proficiency in C++17 or later.
 * Strong experience with real-time systems, multithreading and hardware/software integration.
 * Knowledge of communications protocols such as RS422/485, TCP, UDP, SLIP and CCSDS.
 * Experience with Linux device drivers, board support packages, configuration management and Git.
 * A degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.

Experience with flight software frameworks, spacecraft operations and technical team leadership would be advantageous.

## Description

* Own flight software from architecture and design through implementation, validation, deployment and ongoing support.
 * Develop modern C++ applications for real-time, multithreaded Linux systems.
 * Support spacecraft functions including command and telemetry, power, thermal control, communications, fault management and onboard autonomy.
 * Set coding standards, verification processes and engineering best practices.
 * Mentor engineers and influence technical strategy while remaining hands-on.