Senior Flight Software Engineer — Embedded Systems Lead

Heart Aerospace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to develop embedded software for their hybrid-electric aircraft. Responsibilities include designing and implementing complex software systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring safety-critical solutions. The ideal candidate has 5-8+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for aircraft and vehicles. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Proven record of delivering technology for mission-critical applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex embedded software systems.
• Architect fault-tolerant and safety-critical software solutions.
• Drive test strategy including automated tests and data collection.

Skills

Embedded software development

Software architecture

Automated testing

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Rust

C

C++

Python

Job description

An innovative aerospace company in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to develop embedded software for their hybrid-electric aircraft. Responsibilities include designing and implementing complex software systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring safety-critical solutions. The ideal candidate has 5-8+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for aircraft and vehicles. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace technology.