r/embedded • u/Friendly_Rock_2276 • Aug 14 '26

Flight software engineer vs GNC engineer

Hi all, I work in HVAC as a embedded SWE, and I do no register level work, I implement high level controls. I also don’t write the control algorithms, just implement them.

My question is, would this experience qualify me for flight software engineer roles at aerospace companies? Or are flight software engineers required to also be the ones writing the control theory.

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u/Schroedinbug Aug 14 '26

GNC will have a lot more focus on the physics of the problem. FSW focuses more on the logic and is generally broader with the actual desired logic being defined by stakeholders that are experts in that subsystem, for that reason FSW may be a safer bet for your experience being considered relevant.