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Staff/Principal Flight Software Engineer (IV/V)
Terran OrbitalIrvine, CA · Remote · full time · Staff, Principal
$150,000 – $210,000
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What this role is
This role develops flight software for nano-satellites, requiring deep expertise in C++ for embedded systems and Linux kernel development. It suits experienced engineers with 8+ years (Staff) or 12+ years (Principal) in critical systems who can lead teams and mentor junior engineers on mission-critical aerospace projects.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 8+ years C++ development for embedded/high-performance/critical systems (Staff Level 4) OR 12+ years (Principal Level 5)
- U.S. Citizenship
- DoD security clearance eligibility
Nice to have
- Linux kernel low-level driver subsystem experience
- Hands-on UART/serial communication driver experience
- ARM and Texas Instruments embedded systems experience
- Test equipment proficiency (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)
- Linux and GNU tools experience
- Scripting language experience (bash, Python)
- Build pipeline and on-target deployment/testing experience