Flight Software Engineer Salary in Durham, NC

How much does a Flight Software Engineer make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Software Engineer in Durham, NC is $129,276. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $117,664 to $142,069, with most professionals earning between $107,093 and $153,716.

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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 Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

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117664

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129276

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122234

150975

135787

What is the average salary for Flight Software Engineer in 2025?

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 Durham, NC. The base salary for Flight Software Engineer ranges from $117,664 to $142,069 with the average base salary of $129,276. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,234 to $150,975 with the average total cash compensation of $135,787.

View Average Salary for Flight Software Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$129,276	$117,664 - $142,069
Bonus	$6,511	$4,569 - $8,906
Total Pay	$135,787	$122,234 - $150,975

* 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 Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,168 - $140,262	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,497 - $143,075	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,497 - $143,075	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,846 - $135,044	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,440 - $136,968	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,353 - $135,656	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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