FS Studio

Principal Software Engineer- Flight Systems

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Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid

125K-155K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Robotics • Software • Virtual Reality • App development

The Role

Lead development of ground and flight software for lunar and deep-space missions, manage full software development lifecycle, and mentor engineers.

Summary Generated by Built In

Principal Software Engineer – Space Systems
Location: Greater Denver, CO (on-site 3–5 days/week)
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

Skills Required

Expert-level C++ skills
Proficiency in Python or another high-level language
Strong knowledge of Linux and software architecture
Experience with Git or similar version control tools
7+ years of relevant software experience

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The Company

HQ: Broomfield, CA

79 Employees

Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

FS Studio builds product solutions designed to simulate your robotic platform, autonomous devices, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices, complex systems, autonomous warehouse or environment, using Advanced Digital Twins, Robotic 3D Simulation, Synthetic Data for AI, and Data Rich Immersive Experiences that are scalable and can be easily distributed throughout your workforce.