Flight Software Engineer

15 hours ago


San Francisco, United States Next Level Talent, LLC Full time

About the job Flight Software Engineer

Senior Flight Software Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA (In-office)
Salary: Up to $200,000 + Equity

Are you ready to revolutionize flight? Join an innovative startup developing the worlds first turboelectric adaptive jet engine, paving the way for a new era in supersonic and efficient aviation. As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, youll have the rare opportunity to build the foundation of our flight software stack and directly influence our mission to redefine aviation.

About the Role:
In this role, you will design and develop the entire software architecture for controlling and flying cutting-edge supersonic aircraft. This is a greenfield opportunity to create something extraordinary, starting from scratch, including technology selection and system design. You will collaborate with a highly experienced team to deliver impactful, real-world solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and implement the full flight software stack, including application, OS, networking, and firmware layers.
  • Define requirements and overall scope for flight software systems.
  • Design, develop, and debug software for real-time and embedded systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with mechanical and hardware systems.
  • Optimize software performance and ensure reliability through rigorous testing and debugging.
Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of experience with a bachelors degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related science disciplines. (Alternatively, 6+ years of professional software development experience.)
  • Proficiency in C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages.
  • Experience building or working with real-time systems or distributed computing systems.
  • Hands-on expertise with embedded systems or Linux kernel development.
  • Strong debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing skills.
  • Basic knowledge in controls, fluid systems, motors, or other mechanical systems.
Why Join Us?
  • Leadership Opportunity: Help start and lead our flight software group, shaping technology decisions and team culture.
  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team with significant industry experience in "new space" companies.
  • Cross-Industry Applications: Leverage your expertise in automotive, industrial, or adjacent fields to impact aerospace innovation.
  • Fast-Paced Startup Culture: Work alongside a talented team with over a decade of experience on average, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

This is your chance to make an outsized impact in the aviation industry. If you're excited to roll up your sleeves, tackle challenging problems, and build revolutionary systems from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you

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