RAVE Aerospace
Principal Software Engineer, Connectivity
$165K–$187K
Brea, California · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years developing and deploying software; 10+ years in software project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
About the job
Leads the architecture, development, integration, and field deployment of RAVE Aerospace’s AeroConnect in-flight connectivity software platform.
What you'll do
- Architect connectivity solutions and translate product and airline requirements into scalable, certifiable designs.
- Lead software development, integration, testing, and verification across hardware, network infrastructure, and aircraft systems.
- Set team development and integration standards, and mentor and develop engineers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 15+ years of experience developing and deploying software, with significant portion in embedded/networked environments.
- 10+ years of experience with software project management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with C/C++ / Python /JavaScript / HTML / GoLang.
Nice to have
- Prior management experience.
- Aerospace or in-flight entertainment (IFE) industry knowledge.
Pay
USD $165,000 to $187,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
C/C++, Python, JavaScript, HTML, GoLang
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