Senior Aircraft Software Architect — AI, Autonomy & CV

Cirrus Aircraft; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 111,755 - 167,633; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to lead development of software for next-generation aircraft systems, including flight deck UIs, autonomous controls, and AI/ML-driven applications.

You will architect scalable backends, write production-grade code, and contribute to CI/CD and ML model training efforts. Preference for candidates with aviation-certified software or robotics background and strong C++/Python skills.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of industry experience in software development for complex systems.
• Ability to architect scalable backend systems for CI/CD and ML workflows.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with real-time systems and robotics middleware (ROS, DDS).
• Experience with software design patterns, modular architectures, and API development.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and open-source development tools.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for high-performance applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of computer vision algorithms and sensor fusion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced software features for flight deck user interfaces and automated/autonomous control systems.
• Develop AI/ML algorithms for perception, decision-making, and predictive analytics.
• Integrate computer vision and sensor fusion pipelines for enhanced situational awareness.
• Architect backend systems for CI/CD workflows, data pipelines, and ML model training.
• Collaborate with avionics, systems engineering, and IT teams to ensure robust integration.
• Support simulation, integration, and flight test activities to validate software in relevant environments.
• Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and technical planning for advanced software architectures.
• Write, test, document, and review code according to industry best practices.

Skills

Python

C++

AI/ML frameworks

Real-time systems

ROS

Linux

Problem solving

Computer vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Doctorate in CS/Aerospace preferred

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

CUDA

ROS

DDS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to lead development of software for next-generation aircraft systems, including flight deck UIs, autonomous controls, and AI/ML-driven applications.

You will architect scalable backends, write production-grade code, and contribute to CI/CD and ML model training efforts. Preference for candidates with aviation-certified software or robotics background and strong C++/Python skills.