Missile Flight Software Engineer

Verity Integrated Systems•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Verity is building the next generation of high‑performance missile systems, and we're looking for a Lead Missile Flight Software Engineer who wants to own real hardware, make technical decisions that matter, and see their work go all the way to flight test.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
10+ years in embedded systems or real‑time flight software
3+ years leading technical teams
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience with embedded processors (ARM, PowerPC, DSPs, or SoCs)
Hands-on experience delivering software for a fielded product or operational defense system
Experience integrating sensors, actuators, IMUs, seekers, GNSS, telemetry, and avionics components
Familiarity with RTOS or bare-metal environments and communication protocols (SPI, UART, CAN, 1553, Ethernet, etc.)
Working knowledge of CI/CD, Git, CMake, Docker, and hardware-level debugging tools
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Missile or weapon‑system flight software experience
Experience with guidance, control, terminal homing, seeker integration, and flight‑computer hardware
Experience developing safety‑critical software (DO‑178C, MIL‑STD, AIAA standards)
Experience with HIL testing, 6DOF simulation environments, MATLAB/Simulink, or mission‑simulation frameworks
Knowledge of secure coding, anti‑tamper, and cyber‑hardening for embedded systems
Experience with Agile development leading a software IPT, Scrum team, or technical product area

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded flight software for missile flight computers
Work across disciplines (GNC, avionics, seeker, propulsion, systems engineering) to define requirements and architect high‑reliability solutions
Own software execution from concept through hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL), qualification, and flight test events
Develop mission‑critical software in C/C++ (Rust or other languages as applicable) for real‑time processors, microcontrollers, and custom missile hardware
Implement and optimize control loops, state estimation, actuator control, sensor fusion, and telemetry handling
Develop board support packages, device drivers, and hardware‑abstraction layers for flight processors
Ensure deterministic timing, robust fault‑management, and safety‑critical execution
Lead HIL/SIL/processor‑in‑the‑loop testing and simulation‑driven verification
Debug and resolve system‑level issues involving timing, concurrency, and embedded communications
Support captive‑carry testing, ground test facilities, integration labs, and live‑fire developmental test campaigns
Guide software planning, scheduling, team tasking, and technical execution
Estimate software size/cost, plan staffing needs, and support proposal development
Collaborate directly with customers, internal stakeholders, and flight test teams
Ensure adherence to DevSecOps pipelines, configuration management, and secure coding best practices