Senior Flight Software Engineer
Astro Mechanica12 months ago
Base Salary
$170k - $215k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations and infrastructure required to validate them.
- Own all aspects of software development, including design, testing, and operations.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to design and develop overall aircraft systems.
- Help architect the application, operating system, networking, and firmware layers of the software stack.
- Define and implement software requirements and overall software scope with peers.
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 working on embedded systems or the Linux kernel.
- Proven 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 an expectation of working in the office five days per week.
- 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.