Hiring: Senior Flight Software Engineer, Blue Ghost Company: Firefly Aerospace Location: Cedar Park, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:52:00 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, CI/CD, Linux, Python About the job Experience: •7+ years’ experience in a software engineering position, or similar •7+ years’ experience in an aerospace software engineering or related position Required Skills: •Provide technical leadership on the Flight Software Team to develop, design, test, and integrate flight software •Design, implementation, and maintenance of high reliability C++ software •Perform work on time, meeting all functional and performance requirements •Work closely with the other engineering groups for the success of Firefly programs •Adhere to the Aerospace Software Engineering Group’s processes, procedures, and best practices •Support various vehicle testing and operation events, including launch •Design, implementation and maintenance of internal software tools using Python Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field •Excellent understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the C++ programming language •Operational familiarity with real-time operating systems, software, and the Linux operating system •Demonstrated capacity to work closely with other teammates and in a fast-paced environment to meet strict deadlines •Demonstrated capacity to work in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements •Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, or a related field •Understanding of data path pipelines, state machines, and arithmetic operation •Demonstrated capacity to understand and disposition C++ static analysis results •Firefly 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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!