Application Software Engineer, Flight Software
The Application Software Engineer at Confidential Client develops and owns mission-critical software applications that support rapid production and flight operations for launch vehicles and satellite networks. This role involves full-stack development, prototyping, and collaboration across teams to design reliable, high-performance software systems essential for Confidential Client's ambitious space exploration goals. The position requires onsite work and offers the opportunity to impact cutting-edge aerospace and internet technologies.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client’s application software team builds mission-critical applications used across engineering, manufacturing, and flight operations. In this role you will own end-to-end software projects that improve operations, enable rapid vehicle build and reuse, and support large-scale, always-on systems.
- Develop highly reliable software solutions used across the business
- Design and build new applications to improve operational workflows
- Prototype solutions to validate designs and quantify constraints
- Own architecture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment of features
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deeply understand user problems and deliver effective solutions
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team-wide architecture decisions
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
- 1+ years of experience in full-stack development
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Programming experience in Python, C#.NET, Go, Scala, Java, or similar object-oriented languages
- 1+ years building single-page web applications (SPA)
- Experience with version control and CI/CD concepts and tooling
- Strong system design and software architecture skills
- Deep understanding of testing, builds, deployment, and monitoring
- Experience profiling and improving application performance
- Familiarity with build systems (Make, Bazel, Gradle) and package management tools (pip, npm)
- Comfortable with UNIX-like operating systems and infra automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet)
- Experience with streaming/in-stream data processing (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, etc.)
- Production experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Front-end experience with Angular, React, or similar frameworks
- Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or comparable systems
Additional Requirements
- This is an on-site role; remote or hybrid work will not be considered
- You may be asked to work extended hours or weekends depending on launch cadence or production needs
- Must be able to pass any employment checks required by U.S. export or government regulations (see ITAR requirements below)
ITAR / Export Control Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be one of the following at the time of hire:
- A U.S. citizen or national; OR
- A U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder); OR
- A refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157; OR
- An asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158; OR
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range:
- Level 1: $125,000 - $160,000 per year
- Level 2: $145,000 - $195,000 per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is one part of a total rewards package that may include long-term incentives, discretionary bonuses, retirement benefits, health coverage, paid time off, and other benefits.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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