Senior Flight Software Engineer

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
• Flexible work environment
• Company-funded perks, including weekly team lunches and Astro Mechanica swag