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Senior Flight Software Engineer

Astro Mechanica · San Francisco · On-site

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About Astro Mechanica

We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

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

What they'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 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
More about this role

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.

We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

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...

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