Flight Software Engineer Jobs in Huntsville, AL
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Verity is building the next generation of high‑performance missile systems, and we're looking for a Lead Missile Flight Software Engineer who wants to own real hardware, make technical decisions that matter, and see their work go all the way to flight test.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Systems Integration
- Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded flight software for missile flight computers • Work across disciplines (GNC, avionics, seeker, propulsion, systems engineering) to define requirements and architect high‑reliability solutions • Own software execution from concept through hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL), qualification, and flight test events
Embedded Software & Real‑Time Development
- Develop mission‑critical software in C/C++ (Rust or other languages as applicable) for real‑time processors, microcontrollers, and custom missile hardware • Implement and optimize control loops, state estimation, actuator control, sensor fusion, and telemetry handling • Develop board support packages, device drivers, and hardware‑abstraction layers for flight processors • Ensure deterministic timing, robust fault‑management, and safety‑critical execution
Test, Verification, and Flight Readiness
- Lead HIL/SIL/processor‑in‑the‑loop testing and simulation‑driven verification • Debug and resolve system‑level issues involving timing, concurrency, and embedded communications • Support captive‑carry testing, ground test facilities, integration labs, and live‑fire developmental test campaigns
Program Leadership & Execution
- Guide software planning, scheduling, team tasking, and technical execution • Estimate software size/cost, plan staffing needs, and support proposal development • Collaborate directly with customers, internal stakeholders, and flight test teams • Ensure adherence to DevSecOps pipelines, configuration management, and secure coding best practices
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field • 10+ years in embedded systems or real‑time flight software; 3+ years leading technical teams • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with embedded processors (ARM, PowerPC, DSPs, or SoCs) • Hands-on experience delivering software for a fielded product or operational defense system • Experience integrating sensors, actuators, IMUs, seekers, GNSS, telemetry, and avionics components • Familiarity with RTOS or bare-metal environments and communication protocols (SPI, UART, CAN, 1553, Ethernet, etc.) • Working knowledge of CI/CD, Git, CMake, Docker, and hardware-level debugging tools • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Missile or weapon‑system flight software experience • Experience with guidance, control, terminal homing, seeker integration, and flight‑computer hardware • Experience developing safety‑critical software (DO‑178C, MIL‑STD, AIAA standards) • Experience with HIL testing, 6DOF simulation environments, MATLAB/Simulink, or mission‑simulation frameworks • Knowledge of secure coding, anti‑tamper, and cyber‑hardening for embedded systems • Experience with Agile development leading a software IPT, Scrum team, or technical product area
Why Join Us?
- Work directly on flight‑critical and flight‑test‑proven missile systems • Influence architecture, system design, and mission‑critical code from day one • Small, high‑trust engineering teams with major technical ownership • Direct contact with hardware, flight computers, and test environments-not just software on a laptop • Clear advancement path: Principal Engineer, Chief Engineer, or Program Technical Lead • Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a mission‑driven culture
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Who's Hiring
- MTSI4

- Amentum1

- Astrion1

- Lockheed Martin1

- Valkyrie Enterprises1

Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector1
Flight Software Engineer Jobs in Huntsville: Frequently Asked Questions
How many flight software engineer jobs are there in Huntsville?
There are 11+ flight software engineer openings in Huntsville, Alabama on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Huntsville employers hire.
Which companies hire flight software engineers in Huntsville?
Companies currently hiring flight software engineers in Huntsville include MTSI, Amentum, and Astrion, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote flight software engineer jobs in Huntsville?
Yes. About 0% of flight software engineer openings tied to Huntsville are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Huntsville.
Which industries hire the most flight software engineers in Huntsville?
Huntsville flight software engineer roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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