Flight Software Engineer II (C++)

Career Opportunities with Firefly AerospaceCome be a part of the 21st Century Space Race!As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARYDo you have a passion for designing cutting-edge technology and an interest in Launch Vehicle applications? If you have a knack for problem-solving and enjoy working collaboratively in a small team, we have exciting opportunities for you to join our Flight Software group as an Aerospace Software Engineer!The Flight Software group is responsible for the design and implementation of high-reliability application-level software for Firefly Launch Vehicles and spacecraft. As an Aerospace Software Engineer, you will work in a small collaborative group through all stages of the launch vehicle and spacecraft design.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop, test, and integrate flight software as a key member of the Flight Software TeamDesign, implementation, and maintenance of high reliability C++ softwarePerform work on time, meeting all functional and performance requirementsWork closely with the other engineering groups for the success of Firefly programsAdhere to the Aerospace Software Engineering Group’s processes, procedures, and best practicesSupport various vehicle testing and operation events, including launchDesign, implementation and maintenance of internal software tools using PythonQUALIFICATIONSRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related fieldExcellent understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the C++ programming language4+ years’ experience in a software engineering position, or similarFamiliarity with real-time operating systems, software, and the Linux operating systemAbility to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlinesAbility to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMaster’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related fieldUnderstanding of data path pipelines, state machines, and arithmetic operation7+ years’ experience in an aerospace software engineering or related positionExperience deploying and using CI/CD pipelines for C++ softwareAbility understand and disposition C++ static analysis resultsFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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