Flight Software Engineer
US$101,000 – US$206,000 / yr base salary
Posted 20 May 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2–20 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$101,000 – US$206,000 / yr |
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Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.
To help achieve these efforts, Stratolaunch is seeking a level II, Sr., or Staff level Embedded Software Engineer to participate in the development and testing of flight software for an autonomous, air-launched, hypersonic test vehicle. You will contribute to multiple phases of the software development lifecycle and collaborate with other personnel throughout system development, ground test, and flight test. You will integrate the vehicle management system application code in addition to the development of subsystem management code.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and test new flight software in support of advanced rocket-powered air-launch vehicle systems
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges and develop software requirements and solutions
- Support flight software architecture development, both concept and implementation
- Develop software components to interface with and control vehicle sensors and effectors
- Develop and execute automated software test processes in support of software verification and validation
- Support various lab/bench hardware tests with custom software
- Contribute to hardware integration with the development of interface documents
- Support integration of the air-launch vehicle systems with the carrier aircraft
- Perform design and/or analysis to support component development
- Provide technical guidance for projects within the larger program
- Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
- Travel, as needed, to support the department
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications:
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Must demonstrate the ability to perform the Essential Responsibilities
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Experience with real-time embedded software development