Flight Software Engineer II Posted 05/12/26

Flight Software Engineer II Superior, CO 80027

Posted:

05/12/2026

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Number:

31811

Job Location:

Onsite

Industry:

AERO - Aerospace

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Flight Software Engineer II

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Flight Software Engineer II with our client located in Centennial, CO.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and test software applications for space systems and technologies. Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards. Architect and implementplex software systems to meet project requirements. Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to the development of software solutions. Utilize version control systems such as Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adnce to development standards. Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues in a timely manner. Document software configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference. Stay current with industry trends and advancements in software development and space technologies. Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and support.

Job Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs experience). Typically, 5+ years of related experience. Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles. Ability to design and architectplex software systems. Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to mentor and guide other engineers. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Have:

Strong technical understanding of C++ and Object-Oriented Programming Experience implementing client-server applications using socket I/O using TCP/UDP. Experience implementing loosely coupled applications using PUB/SUB messaging Familiarity with Open Standards such as CCSDS, C2MS, Open Mission Systems (OMS), and Universal C2 Interface (UCI) Experience with spacecraft flight software development Experience developing mission management and/or payload control software Demonstrated experience leading a team developing software Experience with software tools for requirements tracking, code reviews, static analysis, library and artifact repository, and automated build Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile/Scrum Experience and knowledge of Software Design Patterns Experience using SysML/UML to create Software Designs Experience testing and debugging on both Software in the Loop (SITL) and Hardware in the Loop (HITL, on target platform) environments Experience with Source Code Configuration Management platforms (GIT, SVN) Experience developing on Linux Experience with network configurations including netconf Experience with embedded programming including new board build up Experience optimizingputer system performance including optimization for timing.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract

Pay Range:

$60-$83 an hour.

Location:

Centennial, CO. Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package:

Protingent offerspetitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-taxmuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.