Senior Flight Software Engineer
Astro Mechanica2 months ago
Base Salary
$170k - $250k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems.
- Build simulations and infrastructure to validate autonomous software.
- Own software design, testing, and operations.
- Work with other engineering disciplines to design and develop aircraft systems.
- Define and implement software requirements and overall software scope.
- Debug software and optimize performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a Science discipline and 4+ years of software development experience, or 6+ years of professional software development experience.
- Experience with C++, Rust, or another systems programming language.
- Experience building or working with real-time systems or distributed computing systems.
- Experience with embedded systems or the Linux kernel.
- Demonstrated debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing skills.
- Basic knowledge of controls, fluid systems, motors, or other physical mechanics.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan.
- Self-managed flexible time off, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time.
- Flexible work environment, with five days per week in the office considered essential.
- Company-funded perks including weekly team lunches and Astro Mechanica swag.
About Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica is a San Francisco–based aerospace company developing supersonic airframes and dual-use propulsion systems, including its proprietary Duality platform, for defense and commercial aviation. It plans to pair these systems with a new flight operations model to enable high-speed point-to-point transport, and is currently building adaptable high-speed systems for the U.S. government. Founded in 2021, it is privately held and backed by investors including Andreessen Horowitz and United Airlines Ventures.