Principal Software Systems Engineer

Red Canyon Software · IT

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Contract$75 - $95 an hourPosted Sep 10, 2026

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IT
Employment type
Contract
Experience level
Senior
Job salary
$75 - $95 an hour

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Original employer: Red Canyon SoftwareSource ATS: redcanyonsoftwareJob status: Active

Red Canyon Software is seeking a Principal Software Systems Engineer to support satellite and aerospace projects in a fully remote contract role within the United States.

The successful candidate will manage full-lifecycle satellite software development, including requirements definition, verification planning, and anomaly resolution. This position involves direct project leadership and autonomous problem-solving while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in the aerospace sector.

Why You’ll Love This Role

United States location only
Contract employment
Senior level role
Aerospace systems focus
$75 - $95 Per hour

What You’ll Bring

Minimum 15 years experience with a bachelor's degree or 12 years with a master's degree
Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field
US Citizenship required
Proven track-record of working with aerospace software systems
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methods
Experience with requirements management tools like DOORS

What You’ll Get

Company contribution towards medical benefit packages
401(K) contribution upon eligibility
Profit Share Bonus
Performance bonuses

About the Company

Red Canyon Software is an engineering and software firm that partners with NASA, JPL, and major aerospace contractors on spacecraft development and research. The company maintains a flat, efficient organization focused on solving complex engineering problems for space missions.

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