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Senior Flight Software Engineer
IonQ
Louisville, Colorado, United StatesPosted Jul 14, 2026 · 4h ago
ContractSeniorHybridAerospace
About this role
IonQ is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain the software that operates their satellite fleet. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware and software integration, lead code reviews, and mentor teammates. This role offers direct ownership of flight software and a chance to contribute to the world's first quantum-secured space network.
What we are looking for
6- Design, develop, and maintain flight software for satellite constellations
- Collaborate with EE, FPGA, and ground software engineers
- Lead code reviews and mentor teammates
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests
- Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, including live on-orbit operations
- Experience with real-time embedded systems and hard real-time software
Skills mentioned
2PythonC++
Work authorization
Must be a U.S. citizen.
