Senior Autonomous Aircraft Software Engineer (Lead)

Aurora Flight Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Job summary

An aerospace technology firm in Cambridge, MA is seeking a talented Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer to develop advanced autonomous aircraft systems. You will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to design and implement mission-critical onboard software, leading technical projects and mentoring junior staff. A B.S. in Engineering is required, along with strong skills in C/C++ and Python. This position includes a competitive salary range between $77,000 and $169,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or Legal US Permanent Resident.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and/or small teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ or Python at a level commensurate with background.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop flight and/or mission‑critical onboard software.
• Work independently on a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Robotic System Guidance

Navigation and Control

User / Ground Stations

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline

Master Degree in Aerospace or Computer Science

Tools

Mathworks Simulink/Stateflow Auto‑Coder Toolchain

CMMI (level 3 or higher)

DO-178B

Job description

An aerospace technology firm in Cambridge, MA is seeking a talented Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer to develop advanced autonomous aircraft systems. You will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to design and implement mission-critical onboard software, leading technical projects and mentoring junior staff. A B.S. in Engineering is required, along with strong skills in C/C++ and Python. This position includes a competitive salary range between $77,000 and $169,000 annually, depending on experience.