Principal Software Engineer- Flight Systems
- Pay
- $160,000 – $195,000 per year
- Location
- Denver, CO (Remote) · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- U.S. citizenship
- security clearance eligibility
- C/C++
- Python
- embedded Linux
- NASA cFS
Also useful
- AWS
- containerization
- Agile
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- 401k
- Flexible pto
Salary
$160K-$195K + BONUS + BENEFITS + RELOCATION
A fast-growing space-technology company is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and development of ground and flight software for lunar and deep-space missions. This is a high-impact role influencing technical direction across multiple mission programs.
What You’ll Do
- Lead architecture decisions and guide software best practices across the organization.
- Develop flight software (cFS, embedded Linux), ground systems (Python, modern web frameworks), and cloud/embedded ML or autonomy systems.
- Own full lifecycle delivery: requirements, development, testing, integration, and ops.
- Provide technical proposals, estimates, and cross-team coordination.
- Mentor and uplift junior engineers.
What We’re Looking for
- 15+ years in spacecraft, mission control, or complex aerospace software systems.
- Expertise in C/C++ and Python.
- Experience with embedded Linux, real-time/flight software, and preferably NASA cFS.
- Knowledge of cloud services (AWS), containerization, version control, and Agile processes.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operate within rigorous engineering standards.
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Security Clearance; must meet export-control requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + signing bonus
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible time off
- Quarterly incentives
- Relocation support
From FS Studio's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Principal Software Engineer- Flight Systems posting at FS Studio states compensation of $160,000 – $195,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on FS Studio's official career site.
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