USD 27-33/yr

Flight Software Engineer Co-op

United StatesUnited States·Cambridgemid
OtherFlight Software Engineer
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Key Responsibilities

Design and build embedded and flight software for unmanned aerial vehicles Develop embedded software for Linux or RTOS applications Develop device drivers, protocols,

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OtherFlight Software Engineer

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. 

As a Flight Software Engineer Co-op at MORSE, you will be developing software to support autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).  In this role you will be involved with all aspects of the engineering design cycle from concept to deployment. You will be exposed technologies that span the software technical stack from bare-metal firmware development to Linux-hosted robots and containerized cloud-deployed micro-services.  Further you are driven to focus on where users, software, and hardware interact to ensure that deployed autonomous systems are capable of executing their mission successfully while meeting or exceeding the customer’s expectations. Experience with C, C++, Python, and Rust are all a plus. You will have opportunities to see the vehicles you work on fly and be part of flight testing.

Responsibilities

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  • Design and build embedded and flight software for unmanned aerial vehicles

  • Develop embedded software for Linux or RTOS applications

  • Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs vehicle systems

  • Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software

  • Integrate guidance and control algorithms with the flight software stack

  • Create Software-In-The-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) test fixtures and automation

  • Participate in flight tests and analyze flight test results

Requirements

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  • Working towards BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

  • US Citizenship and ability to get a US Security Clearance 

  • Experience with C++ is required, C, Python, and Rust experience are a plus

  • Experience with third-party libraries and APIs

  • Knowledge of Embedded Linux operating systems 

  • Experience with ARM Microcontrollers is nice to have

  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

  • Good communication skills and the ability to have fun when working 

MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Compensation
$27$33 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Cambridge, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
August 25, 2026
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August 25, 2026
Last seen
August 25, 2026

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Flight Software Engineer Co-op USD 27-33