Flight Software Engineer Manager / C++/ On-Site

Santa Barbara, CA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 11 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$190000 - $230000/yr

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

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Job Details

Skills

Orchestration
Software Engineering
Mentorship
C++
Linux
Embedded Systems
RTOS
Computer Hardware
Firmware
Robotics
Real-time
Automated Testing
Communication
Embedded Software
IT Strategy
Interfaces
Leadership
Employment Authorization
SAP BASIS

Summary

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.

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Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 799903
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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