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Flight Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 177 open job postings for Flight Software Engineer roles at 62 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Pay distribution

Flight Software Engineer: postings by posted pay177 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $100K to $250K. Median $178K; middle half $150K–$205K.Median $178K$100K$250K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 15; $110K–$120K: 2; $120K–$130K: 9; $130K–$140K: 5; $140K–$150K: 13; $150K–$160K: 12; $160K–$170K: 14; $170K–$180K: 23; $180K–$190K: 20; $190K–$200K: 12; $200K–$210K: 14; $210K–$220K: 9; $220K–$230K: 17; $230K–$240K: 3; $240K–$250K: 9.

Pay by level

  1. Intern$40.00/hr ($83.2K/yr) median, $30.00–$51.00/hr typical, 10 postingsIntern: middle half $30.00–$51.00/hr, median $40.00/hr ($83.2K/yr)
  2. Entry level$107K median, $90K–$107K typical, 4 postingsEntry level: middle half $90K–$107K, median $107K
  3. Mid level$153K median, $135K–$175K typical, 48 postingsMid level: middle half $135K–$175K, median $153K
  4. Senior$183K median, $170K–$210K typical, 85 postingsSenior: middle half $170K–$210K, median $183K
  5. Staff$201K median, $195K–$242K typical, 14 postingsStaff: middle half $195K–$242K, median $201K
  6. Principal$216K median, $185K–$220K typical, 16 postingsPrincipal: middle half $185K–$220K, median $216K

Companies hiring

  1. Anduril Industries$210K median, $175K–$242K typical, 22 postingsAnduril Industries: middle half $175K–$242K, median $210K
  2. Rocket Lab$185K median, $165K–$189K typical, 18 postingsRocket Lab: middle half $165K–$189K, median $185K
  3. Blue Origin$198K median, $181K–$198K typical, 17 postingsBlue Origin: middle half $181K–$198K, median $198K
  4. Apex Technology$218K median, $200K–$225K typical, 8 postingsApex Technology: middle half $200K–$225K, median $218K

Top-paying companies

  1. Apex Technology · $218K median, 8 postings
  2. Anduril Industries · $210K median, 22 postings
  3. Impulse Space · $205K median, 4 postings
  4. Blue Origin · $198K median, 17 postings

By location

  1. United States$178K median, $150K–$205K typical, 177 postingsUnited States: middle half $150K–$205K, median $178K
  2. California$178K median, $153K–$210K typical, 106 postingsCalifornia: middle half $153K–$210K, median $178K
  3. Colorado$181K median, $138K–$198K typical, 30 postingsColorado: middle half $138K–$198K, median $181K
  4. Los Angeles, CA$198K median, $170K–$218K typical, 23 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $170K–$218K, median $198K
  5. Remote$188K median, $166K–$224K typical, 9 postingsRemote: middle half $166K–$224K, median $188K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $188K median, $166K–$224K typical, from 9 postings. On-site: $170K median, $143K–$201K typical, from 103 postings.

Newest Flight Software Engineer postings

  1. Flight Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)Reliable Robotics · Mountain View, CA · $128K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Flight Software Engineer IIRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $108K–$148K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Flight Software Engineer III — Platform - Project Sunrise – Orbital Data CentersBlue Origin · Littleton, CO · $165K–$231K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Flight Software Engineer — GNC & Propulsion, Project Sunrise – Orbital Data CentersBlue Origin · Littleton, CO · $198K–$277K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Senior Flight Software Engineer — C&DH & Fault Management - Project Sunrise – Orbital Data CentersBlue Origin · Littleton, CO · $198K–$277K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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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 $178K a year, from 177 job postings with pay at 62 companies.

What is the typical Flight Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $150K–$205K. The top 10% list $225K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $124K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Flight Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Apex Technology ($218K), Anduril Industries ($210K), Impulse Space ($205K).

How does Flight Software Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Intern $40.00/hr ($83.2K/yr), Entry level $107K, Mid level $153K, Senior $183K, Staff $201K, Principal $216K.

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