Motion Recruitment
Flight Software Engineer Manager / C++/ On-Site
Motion Recruitment, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Flight Software Engineer Manager / C++/ On-Site
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Overview We’re supporting a cutting-edge engineering organization developing complex systems that operate in challenging, high-reliability environments. Their work spans custom hardware, low-level software, autonomous behaviors, and system‑orchestration layers that must operate flawlessly under demanding real‑time conditions.
They’re looking for a Flight Software Engineering Manager who can lead a small team while still owning major technical components. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the codebase, defining architecture, guiding implementation, and ensuring system behavior across multiple subsystems while providing mentorship and direction to engineers.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience guiding or mentoring engineers working on low‑level, embedded, or mission‑critical software
Strong background developing high‑reliability systems in modern C++
Hands‑on experience with Linux‑based embedded systems, RTOS environments, or similar low‑level platforms
Comfort collaborating across hardware, firmware, and systems teams
Ability to drive architectural decisions while still contributing individually
Desired Skills & Experience
Background in robotics, autonomy, sensing systems, or other real‑time system domains
Experience building deterministic or fault‑tolerant embedded software
Familiarity with automated testing pipelines at module, subsystem, and full‑system levels
Strong communication skills and ability to operate cross‑functionally
What You’ll Be Doing Technical Work – ~80%
Designing and integrating embedded software
Contributing to architecture and technical strategy
Owning subsystem interfaces
Implementing features that directly impact system behavior and reliability
Leadership – ~20%
Guiding a small software team
Setting priorities and reviewing technical work
Ensuring successful delivery across multiple development efforts
Compensation & Perks
~$10,000 relocation signing bonus
Competitive salary
Equity package
3% automatic retirement contribution
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid family & medical leave
Flexible/unlimited PTO
Daily catered lunches
Work Arrangement This is a full‑time, onsite role in coastal Southern California.
Work Authorization Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis.
Posted By: Jaclyn Blackwell
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Industries Software Development
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Overview We’re supporting a cutting-edge engineering organization developing complex systems that operate in challenging, high-reliability environments. Their work spans custom hardware, low-level software, autonomous behaviors, and system‑orchestration layers that must operate flawlessly under demanding real‑time conditions.
They’re looking for a Flight Software Engineering Manager who can lead a small team while still owning major technical components. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the codebase, defining architecture, guiding implementation, and ensuring system behavior across multiple subsystems while providing mentorship and direction to engineers.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience guiding or mentoring engineers working on low‑level, embedded, or mission‑critical software
Strong background developing high‑reliability systems in modern C++
Hands‑on experience with Linux‑based embedded systems, RTOS environments, or similar low‑level platforms
Comfort collaborating across hardware, firmware, and systems teams
Ability to drive architectural decisions while still contributing individually
Desired Skills & Experience
Background in robotics, autonomy, sensing systems, or other real‑time system domains
Experience building deterministic or fault‑tolerant embedded software
Familiarity with automated testing pipelines at module, subsystem, and full‑system levels
Strong communication skills and ability to operate cross‑functionally
What You’ll Be Doing Technical Work – ~80%
Designing and integrating embedded software
Contributing to architecture and technical strategy
Owning subsystem interfaces
Implementing features that directly impact system behavior and reliability
Leadership – ~20%
Guiding a small software team
Setting priorities and reviewing technical work
Ensuring successful delivery across multiple development efforts
Compensation & Perks
~$10,000 relocation signing bonus
Competitive salary
Equity package
3% automatic retirement contribution
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid family & medical leave
Flexible/unlimited PTO
Daily catered lunches
Work Arrangement This is a full‑time, onsite role in coastal Southern California.
Work Authorization Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis.
Posted By: Jaclyn Blackwell
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Industries Software Development
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2x
Santa Barbara, CA
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