Senior Flight Software Engineer — Space Vehicle Autonomy

Kindredventures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindredventures in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design and implement core flight software for their hypersonic reentry vehicle. The role requires strong experience in embedded programming and a proficiency in systems programming languages including C, C++, or Rust.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be capable of working with hardware interfaces and software testing environments. The position offers a competitive salary between $139,000 and $201,000 and requires in-office presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded, real-time, or safety-critical software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++/Rust and proficiency in embedded Linux.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and verify core flight software for Arc hypersonic vehicle.
• Develop and test high-reliability, real-time flight software.
• Lead Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.

Skills

Embedded programming

C/C++/Rust proficiency

Safety-critical software development

Linux-based development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Git

Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, RS-422)

Job description

Kindredventures in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design and implement core flight software for their hypersonic reentry vehicle. The role requires strong experience in embedded programming and a proficiency in systems programming languages including C, C++, or Rust.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be capable of working with hardware interfaces and software testing environments. The position offers a competitive salary between $139,000 and $201,000 and requires in-office presence.