Autonomous Flight Software Engineer for Real-Time AV

Poseidon Aero; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge aviation technology company in San Francisco is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to develop autonomous flight software for their aircraft. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with autonomous aircraft, proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or Python, and solid skills in developing flight control algorithms. You will collaborate in a dynamic environment to innovate autonomous flight technology.

Benefits

Encouragement for diverse perspectives

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing flight control algorithms for autonomous aircraft.
• Experience in programming for real-time embedded systems.
• Knowledge of safety-critical software development in aviation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop autonomous flight software, including GNC algorithms.
• Implement real-time decision-making for autonomous operations.
• Collaborate with engineers for robust software integration.

Skills

Hands-on experience with autonomous aircraft

Proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust

Familiarity with ROS or similar frameworks

Experience with flight simulation

Strong problem-solving skills

Tools

Middleware like ROS

Computer vision frameworks

Job description

A cutting-edge aviation technology company in San Francisco is seeking a passionate Software Engineer to develop autonomous flight software for their aircraft. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with autonomous aircraft, proficiency in programming languages such as C++ or Python, and solid skills in developing flight control algorithms. You will collaborate in a dynamic environment to innovate autonomous flight technology.