Entry Level Flight Software Engineer Jobs
New grad flight software engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of embedded systems or avionics projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Aerospace & Defense, and Education, with employers like Garmin, Peraton, and Vermeer hiring at this level now.
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We are seeking a Software Engineer with deep experience in safety-critical avionics software development supporting military and surveillance platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain embedded avionics software in C/C++
Perform DO-178C compliant software development (DAL A preferred)
Create and manage requirements using DOORS
Support software certification artifacts (plans, requirements, traceability)
Conduct code reviews, builds, and configuration management
Support flight test integration, including interpretation of aircraft wiring/data flows
Mandatory skills:
Strong experience with DO-178C, embedded SW dev lifecycle
Proficiency in C/C++, build systems, and compiler configurations
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket, CM tools
Familiarity with certification/documentation environments
Military avionics or surveillance system experience
Exposure to flight test environments
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
We are seeking a Software Engineer with deep experience in safety-critical avionics software development supporting military and surveillance platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain embedded avionics software in C/C++
Perform DO-178C compliant software development (DAL A preferred)
Create and manage requirements using DOORS
Support software certification artifacts (plans, requirements, traceability)
Conduct code reviews, builds, and configuration management
Support flight test integration, including interpretation of aircraft wiring/data flows
Mandatory skills:
Strong experience with DO-178C, embedded SW dev lifecycle
Proficiency in C/C++, build systems, and compiler configurations
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket, CM tools
Familiarity with certification/documentation environments
Military avionics or surveillance system experience
Exposure to flight test environments
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $36.98/hour - $57.79/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Entry Level Flight Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level flight software engineer job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on experience with real-time operating systems, C or C++ proficiency, and familiarity with safety-critical software standards like DO-178C. A capstone project, senior design competition entry, or aerospace internship carries significant weight. Demonstrating version control discipline, hardware-in-the-loop testing exposure, and a willingness to pursue a security clearance gives entry level candidates a clear edge in screening.
Which companies hire entry level flight software engineers?
Companies hiring entry level flight software engineers right now include Garmin, Peraton, and Vermeer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers defense primes, commercial launch providers, and government-adjacent contractors, many of which run structured new-grad cohort programs with mentorship built in.
Are there remote entry level flight software engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level require at least partial on-site work due to hardware access and clearance requirements. About 0% of entry level flight software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. On-site positions often provide the closest access to flight hardware and senior mentorship that accelerates early-career growth.
Are these new grad flight software engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior flight software engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops as qualifying background, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of industry tenure. Many entry level postings explicitly state that academic projects or thesis work in avionics, guidance systems, or embedded software development is relevant experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level flight software engineers?
Entry Level flight software engineer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Aerospace & Defense, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they combine active product development cycles with regulatory requirements for rigorous software verification, creating a steady need for junior engineers who can grow into safety-critical workflows from day one.