Senior Aerospace Autonomy & Flight Software Engineer

Medium; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous healthcare with HSA option

401k plan with company match

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work-from-home policies

Stock options

Free on-site parking

Well-stocked snacks and coffee environment

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Burlington, MA seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development for autonomous systems. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and testing mission-critical software, requiring extensive experience in software architecture and development. Successful candidates will possess deep expertise in Python and C++, a relevant degree, and a passion for aviation. The position offers competitive benefits, including equity compensation and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend, autonomy, or robotics systems development.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Experience deploying mission-critical software for robotics or aerospace platforms.

Responsibilities

• Development on the full-stack software system architecture.
• Design and implement mission software and backend systems.
• Support testing, flight ops, and deployment in the field.

Skills

Python

C++

Systems thinking

Architectural judgment

Robotics systems development

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field

Tools

PX4

ROS

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Burlington, MA seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development for autonomous systems. This pivotal role involves designing, implementing, and testing mission-critical software, requiring extensive experience in software architecture and development. Successful candidates will possess deep expertise in Python and C++, a relevant degree, and a passion for aviation. The position offers competitive benefits, including equity compensation and flexible work arrangements.