Senior Flight Software Engineer

5 days ago


San Francisco, United States Astro Mechanica Full time

ABOUT US:Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies-which include DualityTM, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system-with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.WHO WE ARE:We're a team of hardcore engineers who live and breathe aerospace. We're generalists who each have subject matter expertise and operate in a flat organizational structure. We move fast and build world-changing technology in a pragmatic and competent workplace culture.WHO YOU ARE:Astro Mechanica is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited to develop software that is used to control and fly our products. You will have the opportunity to help architect the full software stack including application, operating system, networking, and firmware. You will work closely with your peers to define and implement the requirements and overall software scope. Your work at Astro Mechanica will be fast-paced in a dynamic startup environment and will have a direct impact on our mission.WHAT YOU'LL DO:Develop highly reliable autonomous software systems and the simulations/ infrastructure required to validate themOwn all aspects of software development including design, test, and operationsWork closely with other engineering disciplines to design and develop the overall aircraft systemsWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: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 experienceExperience in C++, Rust, or other systems programming languageExperience building or working with real-time systems or distributed computing systemsExperience working on embedded systems or the Linux kernelProven skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testingBasic knowledge in controls, fluid systems, motors, or other physical mechanicsPERKS AND BENEFITS:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) program and transparent stock option planSelf-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick timeFlexible work environmentCompany-funded perks, including weekly team lunches and Astro Mechanica swagADDITIONAL INFORMATION:At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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