Flight Systems Engineer – Electric-Hybrid Aircraft

Heart Aerospace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a highly motivated Flight Systems Engineer. You will be vital in designing, debugging, and certifying distributed systems for the ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in system integration, proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python, and a strong understanding of real-time operating systems. The role offers competitive pay in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in system integration, ideally in the aerospace or automotive domain.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), communication protocols, and system-level integration practices.
• Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python for automation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of essential systems by collaborating cross-functionally with flight science, software, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineers.
• Lead in-vehicle debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of system-level issues.
• Support bring-up and maintenance of prototype aircraft and integration test benches.

Skills

system integration

real-time operating systems (RTOS)

communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, LIN)

Rust

C/C++

Python

version control systems (e.g., Git)

CI/CD pipelines

problem-solving skills

collaborative environment

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Aerospace Engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a highly motivated Flight Systems Engineer. You will be vital in designing, debugging, and certifying distributed systems for the ES-30 hybrid-electric aircraft. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in system integration, proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python, and a strong understanding of real-time operating systems. The role offers competitive pay in a dynamic environment.