Senior Flight Software Engineer: Real-Time Autonomy Embedded

Astro Mechanica; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program with stock options

Flexible time-off policy including PTO and sick time

Flexible work environment

Company-funded perks including team lunches

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop control software for their cutting-edge aerospace products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, especially in C++ or Rust. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams in a dynamic startup environment. Enjoy generous perks like comprehensive health care and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience; or 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience building or working with real-time systems or distributed computing systems.
• Experience working on embedded systems or the Linux kernel.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations required to validate them.
• Own all aspects of software development including design, test, and operations.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design and develop overall aircraft systems.

Skills

C++

Rust

Debugging skills

Performance optimization

Unit testing

Real-time systems

Distributed computing

Embedded systems

Linux kernel

Basic knowledge in controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Science discipline

Job description

A leading aerospace technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to develop control software for their cutting-edge aerospace products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, especially in C++ or Rust. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams in a dynamic startup environment. Enjoy generous perks like comprehensive health care and a flexible work environment.