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It could be a descriptor for any software engineer who works on flight software. “Fight Software Engineer” isn’t really a defined profession. If your writing software for flight/space flight then you’d want at least a high level understanding of orbital mechanics, aerodynamics and physics. You’d also probably want to know some elements of the domain.

Often-times due to the hardware constraints, you’ll probably need to be working in C or C++, and low level hardware.

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If you want to work on the actual code that manages the spacecraft I’d do what is mentioned above and just look at the job requirements. I think you can be a contributor in any of these areas and learn different things, but all parts are required to accomplish a project’s goals. You could also be working on more “business oriented” software that is used to manage all the other things going on with the project. You could also be working at a systems level, say in Linux to build software that is used more indirectly with what ends up in space or in the air. For example web development skills could be used at SpaceX to build touch screen interfaces their Dragon capsule uses, which runs on web tech.Īt the same time you could also be working on low level programming using something like C and actual hardware requirements to build the hardware/software combo that actually manages the craft itself. There’s a wide range of skills needed at these companies.

Are there any online youtube channels, tutorials that one can look at to start learning these topics?Īny resource would be highly appreciated! Just am looking to learn as much as I can about this field so that I can eventually try to move over from being a web developer to being a flight software engineer!.

Are there any books that one can read to start learning about these topics?.

Are there projects one can complete on their own? Should I make my own automated drone?.

For a complete beginner (who has only web development experience) where can they start to learn these skills?.

What topics should a Flight Software Engineer truly be a master in?.

I wanted to know from you all the following. I know that my experience in web development will help me only a little bit when trying to transition into this line of work.

I have been in love with aviation ever since I was little and want to know how I can combine my love for writing software and aviation into a career. I have no knowledge of what this kind of line of work would look like but it seems like really challenging and rewarding work. For the longest time though, I have been really interested in what it would take to become a flight software engineer for NASA or a company like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Boeing, or Planet Labs. Im currently working as a web developer, and have knowledge of javascript, python, and Java all with in the context of web development.

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