# Principal Software Engineer- Flight Systems at FS Studio

Principal Software Engineer- Flight Systems at FS Studio in Denver. Hybrid, full-time, paying $160k–$195k. Posted December 9, 2025.

- Company: FS Studio
- Location: Denver
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $160k–$195k
- Experience: 15+ years
- Posted: 2025-12-09
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/fs-studio/95e425ca-6f31-453b-b18e-d64087d0a395/application
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/principal-software-engineer-flight-systems-fs-studio-yst7k4

## Requirements

- 15+ years in spacecraft, mission control, or complex aerospace software systems.
- Expertise in C/C++ and Python.
- Experience with embedded Linux, real-time/flight software, and preferably NASA cFS.
- Knowledge of cloud services (AWS), containerization, version control, and Agile processes.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operate within rigorous engineering standards.
- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Security Clearance; must meet export-control requirements.

## Description

**Principal Software Engineer – Space Systems Location:** Greater Denver, CO (on-site 3–5 days/week)
**Salary:** $160k–$195k + bonus + benefits + relocationA fast-growing space-technology company is seeking a **Principal Software Engineer** to lead architecture and development of ground and flight software for lunar and deep-space missions. This is a high-impact role influencing technical direction across multiple mission programs.

### **What You’ll Do**

- Lead architecture decisions and guide software best practices across the organization.

- Develop flight software (cFS, embedded Linux), ground systems (Python, modern web frameworks), and cloud/embedded ML or autonomy systems.

- Own full lifecycle delivery: requirements, development, testing, integration, and ops.

- Provide technical proposals, estimates, and cross-team coordination.

- Mentor and uplift junior engineers.

### **What We’re Looking For**

- 15+ years in spacecraft, mission control, or complex aerospace software systems.

- Expertise in C/C++ and Python.

- Experience with embedded Linux, real-time/flight software, and preferably NASA cFS.

- Knowledge of cloud services (AWS), containerization, version control, and Agile processes.

- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and operate within rigorous engineering standards.

- U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Security Clearance; must meet export-control requirements.

### **Benefits**

- Competitive compensation + signing bonus

- Health insurance

- 401(k)

- Flexible time off

- Quarterly incentives

- Relocation support