Senior Flight Software Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Senior Flight Software Engineer (Aerospace): Developing highly deterministic C++ software for automated aviation systems with an accent on bare metal environments, sensor integration, and fault handling. Focus on building safety-critical flight software, driving requirements, and ensuring system reliability through rigorous testing and hardware integration.

Location: Must be based in the U.S. (Mountain View, CA; Remote available)

Salary: $215,000 – $300,000

Company

hirify.global is a mission-driven team building safety-enhancing automated aviation technology to transform the future of air transportation.

What you will do

• Develop deterministic C++ software for bare metal environments.
• Integrate software with sensors, control systems, and vehicle subsystems.
• Implement robust fault handling and system diagnostics.
• Drive software requirements and implement comprehensive unit tests.
• Collaborate with hardware teams in the lab and participate in flight testing.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. person or otherwise permitted to access export-controlled technology.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience with C or C++.
• Experience developing software for embedded or high-performance applications.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Thorough understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and networking.
• Experience with DO-178C standards.
• Experience developing software for safety-critical applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on aviation safety.
• Opportunity to work directly with flight hardware and aircraft.
• Equity compensation package.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.