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ZipRecruiter

Senior Flight Engineer

ZipRecruiter, San Francisco, CA, United States


Senior Flight Software Engineer Ready to revolutionize flight? Create the foundation of our flight software and shape the future of aerospace. About the Job The company is at the forefront of supersonic innovation, designing the world’s first turboelectric adaptive jet engine. Join our growing team to develop software that controls and flies our cutting-edge products. This is your opportunity to lead the creation of our flight software group and build the technology from scratch in a dynamic startup environment. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary: Up to $200,000 annually Equity: A chance to own a piece of our groundbreaking work. Growth opportunity: Play a key role in shaping our software technology and team. Industry-leading colleagues: Collaborate with experienced professionals from "new space" companies like SpaceX. Comprehensive benefits: Robust coverage to support you and your family. Innovative environment: Work at the intersection of aerospace, automotive, and industrial innovation. What You’ll Be Doing: Architect and implement the full software stack, including applications, operating systems, networking, and firmware. Collaborate with peers to define requirements and overall software scope. Lead the development of real-time systems for supersonic flight applications. Debug, optimize performance, and ensure robust unit testing. Apply basic knowledge in controls, fluid systems, motors, and physical mechanics to develop advanced systems. Requirements: 4+ years of experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or a related discipline. Alternatively, 6+ years of professional software development experience. Expertise in C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages. Experience with real-time or distributed computing systems. Knowledge of embedded systems or Linux kernel development. Proven skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing. US citizenship or permanent residency (visa sponsorship unavailable). Does this sound like something you want to be part of? Come join our team and let’s shape the future of supersonic flight innovation! #J-18808-Ljbffr