Flight Software Engineer Jobs
Flight Software Engineer jobs are open across aerospace, defense, commercial space, and satellite industries, from entry-level to principal and staff engineer, with specializations in real-time embedded systems, RTOS development, and guidance-navigation-control software. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DESCRIPTION
Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for a Software Engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
As a member of Secure Comms, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design solutions. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative peer environment.
You will participate in the design, integration and improvement of software built by Leo. This includes designing and implementing a wide range of end to end software solution involved ground AWS services and satellite flight software.
A day in the life
Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!
About the team
Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for a software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Amazon Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Amazon Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for a Software Engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
As a member of Secure Comms, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design solutions. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative peer environment.
You will participate in the design, integration and improvement of software built by Leo. This includes designing and implementing a wide range of end to end software solution involved ground AWS services and satellite flight software.
A day in the life
Come work at Amazon! We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space-based systems design. Come help us solve the difficult and rewarding development challenges in building highly reliable, power efficient and low-cost satellite avionics!
About the team
Our team tackles secure communication between critical satellite functions including power management, hardware interfaces, command & telemetry, and autonomous control. We are looking for a software engineer to participate in all phases of software development from requirements through implementation and test to operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 1+ years of software development engineer or related occupational experience
- 1+ years of designing and developing large-scale, multi-tiered, multi-threaded, embedded or distributed software applications, tools, systems, and services using: C#, C++, Java, or Perl experience
- 1+ years of Object Oriented Design experience
- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Redmond - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- SpaceX11
- Blue Origin9
- Umbra6
- Sierra Space6
- True Anomaly6
Top Industries Hiring
- Aerospace & Defense
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in flight software engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in C or Ada for safety-critical embedded software development
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, RTEMS, or FreeRTOS
- Familiarity with DO-178C software development assurance standards and documentation practices
- Active or eligibility for Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Experience with software verification, validation, and model-based development tools such as MATLAB or Simulink
Tips for Your Flight Software Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to DO-178C
Flight software hiring managers scan for DO-178C compliance experience above almost anything else. Call out the specific assurance level you've worked to, the tools you used for traceability, and whether you owned test artifacts or contributed to them.
Highlight your RTOS and language depth
Generic 'embedded systems' language won't separate you. Name the specific RTOS you've used, whether VxWorks, RTEMS, or FreeRTOS, your proficiency in C and Ada, and any experience writing safety-critical code under a formal coding standard like MISRA.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists flight software engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for clearance level before applying
Many defense-side flight software roles require an active Secret or Top Secret clearance. Check the requirement before spending time on a cover letter. If you hold an active clearance, lead with it in your resume summary so screeners see it immediately.
Prepare a systems-level design walkthrough
Flight software interviews routinely include a live architecture discussion where you sketch how onboard software handles fault detection, mode management, or telemetry. Practice narrating your design decisions out loud, not just drawing diagrams, so you can defend trade-offs under pressure.
Negotiate relocation and export control timing
Offers from primes and government contractors often include export control review periods that delay your start date. Ask explicitly how long that process takes for your citizenship status so you can negotiate a realistic start date and avoid leaving your current role prematurely.
Flight Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most flight software engineers?
The companies hiring the most flight software engineers right now include SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Umbra, with the largest share of openings in California, Colorado, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring is concentrated at aerospace primes, commercial space companies, and defense contractors with active launch or satellite programs.
How many flight software engineer jobs are remote?
About 44% of flight software engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the classified and hardware-dependent nature of much of the work. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility include ground software development, mission planning systems, and simulation tooling, where proximity to flight hardware is not required day-to-day.
How do you become a flight software engineer?
Start with a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or aerospace engineering, with coursework in embedded systems and real-time computing. Build hands-on experience through research projects, CubeSat teams, or internships at aerospace or defense companies. Learn C or Ada, study DO-178C fundamentals, and gain exposure to an RTOS. A clearance, even at the Secret level, opens significantly more positions.
Can you get a flight software engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level roles exist, particularly at commercial space startups and companies running university-liaison programs. Employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on embedded work, such as a capstone project involving real-time control, a CubeSat software contribution, or a ground systems internship. A strong GitHub portfolio of safety-relevant embedded code and familiarity with version control in a team context helps bridge the experience gap.
What does the flight software engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen followed by a technical phone interview covering real-time systems concepts, concurrency, and memory management. A coding assessment in C or Ada is common. Onsite rounds usually include a systems design discussion where you walk through a fault-tolerant software architecture, plus a behavioral panel. Some employers add a hardware-in-the-loop simulation exercise or a DO-178C process deep-dive.
Where can I find and apply to flight software engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to flight software engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your clearance level, RTOS experience, and preferred industry, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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