Flight Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize autonomous flight software, including guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for autonomous aircraft.
• Implement real-time decision-making systems that manage dynamic flight conditions and environmental factors.
• Integrate software with onboard sensors, actuators, and avionics for autonomous mission execution and real-time adaptation.
• Develop flight planning, collision avoidance, precision landing, and mission management software.
• Test and validate software in simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop setups, and real-world flight tests.
• Conduct code reviews and apply software practices supporting reliability and performance in autonomous aircraft systems.
• Collaborate with aerospace, avionics, and field testing teams on software integration and flight operations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize flight software in simulation and during field testing.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience developing autonomous aircraft systems and flight control algorithms.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust for real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with ROS or similar middleware for autonomous systems.
• A proven track record deploying GNC algorithms on autonomous aircraft platforms.
• Experience with flight simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and real-world autonomous flight testing.
• Experience with computer vision frameworks and integration into flight environments.
• Knowledge of sensor fusion, path planning, obstacle avoidance, and adaptive control techniques.
• Experience with safety-critical software development, validation, and aviation compliance.
• Strong problem-solving and innovation skills for real-world autonomous flight challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity.
• Relocation support if applicable.
• Employee health benefit plans.
• 6% retirement matching.
• Flexible PTO.
• Free lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at company offices.
• AI tools and subscriptions.