Sr. I&T Software Engineer (Contract)

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.
Merritt Island, FLCONTRACTORPosted Jul 18, 2026

Role responsibilities

The Senior I&T Software Engineer will contribute to the development and testing of satellite flight software, overseeing the full lifecycle from requirements definition through operations. This role also involves mission concept development and in-house modeling and simulation capabilities.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and a minimum of 9 years of experience, or a master's degree with 7 years of experience. Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with space hardware and flight software systems are essential.

Key skills

C/C++, Embedded Software Development, Testing, Flight Software, Simulation, Test Scripting, GNC Algorithms, Cybersecurity, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Requirements Management

Keywords

Spacecraft, Flight Software, Embedded Software, Testing, Simulation, C/C++, Hardware in the Loop, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Real-Time Operating Systems, GNC Algorithms, Test Scripting, Software Requirements, Document Management, Anomaly Resolution, Proposal Writing

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