Flight Software Engineer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Flight Software Engineer make in Chicago, IL? The average Flight Software Engineer salary in Chicago, IL is $130,298 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $119,293 and $142,277. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Requires a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.

November 02, 2022

Designing software modules that implement the functions of the flight system hardware/software interfaces, boot process, C&DH functions, System Fault Protection, and other subsystem applications .

December 06, 2022

Collaborate with the Restore Servicing Vehicle GNC team on operational procedures and concepts, and participate in verification and validation activities (planning, execution, test reports).

January 07, 2023

Support planning, preparation, and execution of ground system tests, interface testing with external elements, spacecraft interface testing, mission readiness testing, and mission simulations.

February 03, 2023

Participate in the engineering development and support of new / modified / reengineered subsystems / products within our proven phased development process, including modeling, proof of concept, and implementation, and fielded system support.

March 02, 2023

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other engineers and management to resolve anomalies, complex and critical issues and aide data analysis for testing summaries and reports.

March 06, 2023

Understanding & documentation fault-protected design, development, integration & test) for Command and Data Handling, Power, Robotic, and Guidance and Control Systems.

March 24, 2023

Develop configuration management and verification of operational procedures and operations products (command procedures, project database, display pages, and configuration monitors).

April 22, 2023

Hands on experience in developing application programs using the ( SPARC LEON Processor, and RTEMS, VxWorks RTOS, and GNU tool chain).

May 04, 2023

Provide systems engineering leadership in developing an ACS and C&DH hardware/software design suitable to meet WFIRST's requirements.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Flight Software Engineer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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119293

142277

130298

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

123743

150815

136312

What is the average salary for Flight Software Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Software Engineer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Flight Software Engineer ranges from $119,293 to $142,277 with the average base salary of $130,298. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,743 to $150,815 with the average total cash compensation of $136,312.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$130,298	$119,293 - $142,277
Bonus	$6,014	$4,450 - $8,538
Total Pay	$136,312	$123,743 - $150,815

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Flight Software Engineer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,964 - $143,077	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,964 - $143,077	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,827 - $142,915	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,918 - $143,023	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,918 - $143,023	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,233 - $139,821	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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