Flight Software Engineer
Barrios Technology· Defense & Space· Oct 1, 2026 · 27d ago
Houston, TX, United States
In office
Full-time
Principal
$141K–$216K est.
Job description
Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services nationwide. Barrios fosters a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work–life balance.
We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to help create next generation commercial space capabilities. Working alongside our commercial spaceflight partners, you will develop software for emerging spaceflight systems and their supporting infrastructure.
The Flight Software Engineer will:
• Lead the architecture, design, development, integration, and verification flight software that will operate critical, cutting-edge spaceflight systems
• Provide technical leadership across the full software lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and operational support
• Define software architectures, interfaces, and design approach in collaboration with hardware engineers and subsystem teams to support successful hardware/software integration, design trades, and integrated testing
• Lead analysis and verification of software performance for integrated hardware/software systems, including hands-on debugging using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal measurement tools
• Drive risk identification, fault analysis, and mitigation activities associated with flight software design
• Guide hardware-in-the-loop testing and interact directly with embedded systems in laboratory and test environments to validate system behavior and performance
• Lead to Agile development cycles, including planning, integration, and verification activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support system-level integration and troubleshooting
• Represent the software team during major milestones and program reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
• BS degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Technology, or Math, from an accredited school, plus ten (10) years of related software development experience
• Advanced proficiency in object-oriented programming (e.g., C/C++)
• Extensive experience with firmware, embedded software, and hardware/software integration
• Extensive experience leading troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex embedded systems in lab environments using electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience implementing serial communication protocols (e.g., RS-232, RS-422, RS-485)
• Experience implementing packet-based communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP/IP)
• Extensive experience establishing software development practices and utilizing Git-based platforms (e.g., GitLab, GitHub)
• Experience leading technical efforts across multi-disciplinary engineering teams
• Strong communication, coordination, and presentation skills
Preferences:
• Experience supporting human spaceflight or exploration programs
• Experience designing embedded software frameworks
• Experience developing device driver development
• Experience with SpaceWire or similar space communication protocols
• Experience implementing software diagnostics and logging architecture
• Experience creating unit testing frameworks (e.g., xUnit)
• Experience with Windows and POSIX-based operating systems
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum development environments
• Familiarity with CMMI frameworks
• MS degree in a STEM field or equivalent advanced technical experience
Essential Requirements
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!
Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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