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Flight Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 21 open job postings for Flight Software Engineer roles at 10 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Flight Software Engineer: postings by posted pay21 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $110K to $250K. Median $188K; middle half $175K–$200K.Median $188K$110K$250K

Postings per pay band: $110K–$120K: 2; $120K–$130K: 1; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 0; $160K–$170K: 1; $170K–$180K: 5; $180K–$190K: 3; $190K–$200K: 2; $200K–$210K: 4; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 1; $230K–$240K: 0; $240K–$250K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$162K median · $116K–$175K typical · 7 postingsMid level: middle half $116K–$175K, median $162K
  2. Senior$200K median · $193K–$210K typical · 9 postingsSenior: middle half $193K–$210K, median $200K
  3. Principal$188K median · $170K–$188K typical · 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $170K–$188K, median $188K

Companies hiring

  1. Anduril Industries$210K median · $175K–$242K typical · 6 postingsAnduril Industries: middle half $175K–$242K, median $210K
  2. The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.$188K median · $116K–$188K typical · 3 postingsThe Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.: middle half $116K–$188K, median $188K
  3. Hermeus$178K median · $115K–$178K typical · 3 postingsHermeus: middle half $115K–$178K, median $178K
  4. Blueorigin2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Anduril Industries · $210K median · 6 postings
  2. The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. · $188K median · 3 postings
  3. Hermeus · $178K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$188K median · $170K–$200K typical · 20 postingsUnited States: middle half $170K–$200K, median $188K
  2. California$193K median · $175K–$224K typical · 11 postingsCalifornia: middle half $175K–$224K, median $193K
  3. Los Angeles, CA$178K median · $115K–$200K typical · 4 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $115K–$200K, median $178K
  4. Massachusetts$188K median · $116K–$188K typical · 3 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $116K–$188K, median $188K
  5. Remote$188K median · $116K–$188K typical · 3 postingsRemote: middle half $116K–$188K, median $188K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $188K median, $116K–$188K typical, from 3 postings. On-site: $178K median, $162K–$193K typical, from 11 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$224K median · $200K–$242K typical · 5 postings8+ years: middle half $200K–$242K, median $224K

Newest Flight Software Engineer postings

  1. Staff Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & StrikeAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $191K–$292K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Staff Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced EffectsAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $191K–$292K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Flight Software EngineerHermeus · $160K–$195K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Flight Software Engineer (Senior)Apex Technology, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA · $185K–$215K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Flight Software EngineerVarda Space Industries · El Segundo, CA · $169K–$216K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Flight Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Flight Software Engineer jobs is $188K a year, from 21 job postings with pay at 10 companies.

What is the typical Flight Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $175K–$200K. The top 10% list $224K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $128K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Flight Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Anduril Industries ($210K), The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. ($188K), Hermeus ($178K).

How does Flight Software Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $162K, Senior $200K, Principal $188K.

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