Top 52 Flight software engineer Jobs in Houston, Tx

Senior Flight Software and Avionics Engineer
Leidos —Webster, TX
- $107,900 - $195,050 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
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Research Software Engineer (ADV000CPX)
CGI Group, Inc. —Houston, TX
- $79,600 - $156,700 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Software Engineer
Cimarron Software —Houston, TX
- $120,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Software System Engineer
The Exploration Company —Houston, TX
- $85,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- C++
- Senior level
- Relocation assistance
Software Engineer (Senior-Level)
Cimarron Software —Houston, TX
- $135,000 - $200,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Software Test Engineer
Cimarron Software —Houston, TX
- $125,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
Mission Design Tools Software Engineer P1
Oceaneering —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Windows
Flight Software Engineer
Vedo Systems —Houston, TX
- Email
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
Research Software Engineer
Mclaurin Aerospace —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Research Software Engineer
HX5, LLC —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2044 Software Engineer - Spacecraft Systems
All Points Logistics —Houston, TX
- $70,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Laboratory experience
- Mid-level
Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer -
GeoControl Systems (GCS) —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- C++
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Genesis Analysis / Software Engineer
Bastion Technologies —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Research Software Engineer
MRI Technologies —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Software Systems Engineer
Vedo Systems —Houston, TX
- Email
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Senior level
Flight Software Engineer
Intuitive Machines LLC —Houston, TX
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Windows
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LTV Flight and Ground Software Engineer
Odyssey Space Research —Houston, TX
- $70,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
NASA Lunar Gateway Embedded Software Engineer
LZ Technology, Inc. —Houston, TX
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Laboratory experience
Flight Software Engineer
Barrios Technology —Houston, TX
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Laboratory experience
12d
Simulation Software Engineer
Vedo Systems —Houston, TX
- Email
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree

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Senior Flight Software and Avionics Engineer

Leidos -
Webster, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$107,900 - $195,050 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Containerization systems
Software engineering
Embedded systems
Firmware development
Automated systems
Developing automated testing protocols
Agile software development
Linux
Travis CI
Embedded C
DevOps automation
Microcontroller programming

Full Job Description

Description

Leidos has an opening for a Senior Flight Software and Avionics Engineer to support the Cargo Mission Contract team in Houston, Texas. The engineer will provide space flight software and avionics support for newly developed hardware in support of ISS, HLS, moonbase, and commercial space programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Undertaking development of end-to-end avionics system architecture
Developing schematics for power distribution, communication lines, and central processing system or embedded system, related peripherals (sensors, actuators, switches)
Work with a team to design, develop, and test embedded flight software
Design and build functional, efficient, dependable, secure, and maintainable software
Collaborate with hardware engineers on board-level firmware and circuit designs
Execute test plans and procedures in Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and support test automation platforms to facilitate CI/CD initiatives.
Collaborate effectively with other engineers and technicians (electrical, mechanical, embedded) to integrate hardware simulation and fault injection solutions into real-time software
Support milestone reviews such as PDR, CDR, and SDR
Give and receive productive feedback during collaboration and in design and code reviews
Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science and electrical electronics engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience with embedded systems programming (e.g. microcontrollers, single board computer) in Linux and real-time software environments. C/C++ proficiency mandatory
Experience with development and testing of LabView Applications to build automated test, measurement, and control systems
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems, building solutions with little to no supervision or direction
Experience with spaceflight or other safety critical systems
Experience working with operating systems, file systems, and bootloaders
Experience with Bitbucket or Gitlab and Jenkins software tools, and Agile software development processes
Familiar with containerization supporting Continuous Development/Continuous Integration pipelines on Linux Systems

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Master’s degree in computer science and electrical electronics engineering or related fields
2+ years of experience with spaceflight projects (payloads, satellites, spacecrafts)
Experience with developing Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) systems and subsystems
Electrical PCB design, schematics development, analysis, routing and testing

Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; due to contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent residency is required.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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