Senior Flight Software Engineer

About the job

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team developing Nyx. In this role, you will take full ownership of key components of the flight software stack. You will be designing, implementing, and testing mission-critical systems that enable safe, autonomous, and reliable spaceflight operations.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where cross-functional integration is essential. Your code will interface directly with vehicle avionics, guidance systems, propulsion, communications, and ground control. Expect to write modern, high-reliability C++ and Python code, drive software simulations, and ensure flight readiness through rigorous testing at both unit and system levels.

*Applications at all seniority levels are considered.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and own core flight software modules for spacecraft control, telemetry, data handling, fault management, and communications.