Senior Flight Software Engineer

ABOUT US:

Astro Mechanica is a fast-growing startup on a mission to reinvent supersonic aircraft. We’re an engineering collective innovating on engine, airframe, and systems that industry hasn’t in over 50 years. With the world’s first turboelectric adaptive jet engine — efficient at every speed — we’re ready to revolutionize flight from national security to commercial aviation.

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 looking for 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 them.

• Own all aspects of software development including design, test, and operations.

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to design and develop the overall aircraft systems.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline and 4+ years of software development experience; or 6+ years of professional software development experience.

• Experience in C++, Rust, or other 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 skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing.

• Basic knowledge in controls, fluid systems, motors, or other physical mechanics. 

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Full healthcare, vision, and dental benefits

• Competitive pay and transparent stock option plan

• Flexible work environment

• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy

ADDITIONAL 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.