Flight Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & Networking

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$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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Flight Software Engineer – Embedded Linux & Networking Lanham, Maryland, United States AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today's five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Flight Software Engineer - Embedded Linux & Networking to design, develop, and support embedded software systems for advanced aerospace platforms. This role focuses on building and optimizing Linux-based networking capabilities within mission-critical environments, contributing to system architecture, integration, and performance of complex embedded systems. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software, including board support packages (BSPs), device drivers, and system-level integration - Lead development of networking subsystems, including protocol stacks, network drivers, and communication interfaces - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define system interfaces and ensure seamless hardware/software integration - Contribute to and uphold embedded software architecture standards, best practices, and coding guidelines - Participate in full software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, integration, and deployment - Support simulation and testing environments to validate networking behavior and system performance - Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across hardware and software boundaries - Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers to ensure quality and consistency

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