Director of Flight Software
2 weeks ago
Director of Flight Software Stealth Mode, a stealth‑mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team includes SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin veterans, and we are backed by Joint Staff‑level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. Purpose of the Position and Opportunity The Director of Flight Software will own the architecture, development, and delivery of embedded systems, controls software, command and control software, sensor integration, and perception/computer vision across the company’s integrated air defense system. This role requires direct technical leadership, engineering rigor, and the ability to guide teams through the hard problems of high‑performance, multi‑disciplinary software development. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the strategic roadmap for software across multiple missile and sensor platforms. Lead architecture, design, and testing of real‑time embedded software for advanced GNC and sensor fusion systems. Lead architecture, design, and testing of high‑performance computer vision and perception software. Manage architecture, design, and testing of radar, optical, and external sensor fusion and command and control integration. Establish and enforce engineering processes that ensure robust software‑hardware integration under aggressive timelines. Build, mentor, and scale a multidisciplinary team of software engineers and integration specialists. Partner with leadership to align software deliverables with system‑level performance goals. Introduce and enforce best practices in safety‑critical coding, testing, and documentation. Ensure compliance with industry standards (DO‑178C, MIL‑STD‑882) without slowing iteration. Drive verification and validation campaigns including simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, and live flight tests. Critical Success Objectives Deliver software capability on a timeline aligned with the full system demonstration. Build and maintain a software team that can scale from dozens to hundreds while retaining engineering rigor. Drive integration across disciplines (software, hardware, systems) to close open issues quickly. Establish a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and clarity in a high‑growth environment. Skills and Competencies ~10 years of embedded software experience, with 5+ in leadership roles. Deep technical background in real‑time embedded systems within missiles, rockets, robotics, or autonomous platforms. Expertise in GNC algorithms, RTOS, and fault‑tolerant flight software. Strong familiarity with C++, Rust, Python, and model‑based design. Proven track record of delivering complex programs on schedule. Capable of resource planning and proposal development for new programs. Strong communicator, able to articulate technical complexity to executives, operators, and engineers. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and build resilient teams. Seniority Level: Director Employment Type: Full‑time Industry: Engineering and Information Technology; Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Director of Flight Software
3 weeks ago
El Segundo, United States Singularity Defense Corp. Full timeAbout the Company We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned...
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Director, Real-Time Embedded Flight Software
2 weeks ago
El Segundo, United States Stealth Mode Full timeAn aerospace and defense startup in California is seeking a Director of Flight Software. You will lead the architecture and delivery of embedded systems and software for integrated air defense. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in embedded software, including 5 in leadership roles. This role offers the opportunity to build and mentor a team...
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Lead Flight Software Engineer
3 weeks ago
El Segundo, United States Singularity Defense Full timeLead Flight Software EngineerWe are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well...
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Lead Flight Software Engineer
4 weeks ago
El Segundo, United States Singularity Defense Corp. Full timeAbout the Company: We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned...
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Principal Flight Software Engineer
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Lead Flight Software Engineer
4 days ago
El Segundo, California, United States Stealth Startup Full timeAbout the Company:We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in El Segundo, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned...
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Director of Embedded Software
2 days ago
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Principal Flight Software Engineer
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Principal Flight Software Engineer
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