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You will work closely with the global avionics team, including avionics hardware engineers, systems engineering, and project management to ensure reliable, testable, and mission-ready software.\nWhat you will be doing:\nDesign and own the flight software architecture for payloads and spacecraft systems\nDefine software concepts of operations (ConOps), mission modes, and state machines\nImplement flight software covering: mission logic and mode handling (safe mode, commissioning, nominal, debugging, etc.); data acquisition, handling, storage, and downlink, command handling and fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR); interfaces to avionics hardware, sensors, and actuators\nAdapt and extend vendor-provided onboard computer software, and progressively reduce reliance on proprietary stacks\nDefine software interfaces and abstractions in close collaboration with avionics colleagues\nProvide recommendations to systems engineering\nSupport software testing, debugging, and validation in the lab and during integration\nDefine software-related documentation, interfaces, and test procedures\nAct as the primary technical owner for all flight software activities within the avionics team\nThis is what you will bring to the table / must-haves:\nEducation: MSc in Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or related field\n2-5 years of professional experience in flight software, embedded software, or spacecraft software\nExperience developing software for space, aerospace, or other safety-critical systems\nExperience working in small few-people teams\nTechnologies\nStructure programming (C/C++ / Python / CMake) with git, testing frameworks, CI\nExperience with ARM-based microcontrollers\nExperience with CAN, RS-485, Ethernet and other common avionics data interfaces\nUnderstanding of space software constraints\nFluent English\nEligibility Requirements\nApplicants must be a US person (citizen or Green Card holder/permanent resident, or protected individual).\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nSalary range:$120,000 – $140,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications)\nCompetitive health insurance (medical, vision, dental)\nFlexible PTO and sick leave\nDiscounted Pet Health Insurance\n401(k), plus company matching\nGenerous parental leave\nHybrid work flexibility when applicable\nPremium Coffee and Beverage Bar at the office\nDog friendly office environment\nTeam events\nOpportunities for professional growth with a rapidly scaling aerospace company\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nDcubed is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer and recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.","company":"Dcubed","rawCompany":"dcubed","city":"Denver","state":"CO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:14:26.419Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Flight Software Engineer","description":"This is why you are going to love this role:\nAs a Flight Software Engineer, you are responsible for the design, implementation, and evolution of onboard flight software for Dcubed USA’s payloads and spacecraft. 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