Embedded Software Engineer

Posted 3 Hours Ago
El Segundo, CA
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Software • Transportation • Automation
Our mission is to bring general aviation fatalities to zero.
The Role
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop Fly-By-Wire and Display software, ensuring compliance with ARP 4754A, DO178C, and facilitate FAA/DER reviews. Your role involves designing software for flight automation, supporting low-level driver development in embedded C, and testing software components to interface with various peripherals.
Summary Generated by Built In

Skyryse wants to empower anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by the Skyryse operating system, FlightOS, we automate flight controls and systems management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT CONTROL COMPUTER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

In this role, you are responsible for the development of the Fly-By-Wire and Display software starting with software requirements specification, software design, verification and validation of the software per ARP 4754A, DO178C, DO 331, and DO 330 requirements and facilitate all FAA/DER reviews (SOI-1 to SOI-4) You will assist in the development of certifiable flight automation technologies and cost-efficient processes for the new Urban Commercial Aviation industry. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and develop software for flight automation hardware
  • Support the development of low level drivers in embedded C
  • Test embedded software components to interface and control various peripherals such as motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors
  • Develop software and firmware to communicate with custom and 3rd party motion controllers
  • Write, review, and approve system and software requirements and design documents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
  • 5+ years of professional working experience
  • Experience building low level drivers in embedded C
  • Experience in RTOS
  • Self starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision to influence organization
  • Experience in developing software requirements, design, test and verification documents

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • Proficiency with some of the following tools: C/C++, Python
  • Experience with Bootloader, multi target and bare metal programming
  • Experience with certification of software, systems and subsystems working with DER/FAA
  • Self starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision to influence organization 

WHY SKYRYSE?

  • The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
  • Salary Range: $100,000 - $250,000
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.

  • A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL

Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. 

Top Skills

C,C++,Python
The Company
HQ: El Segundo, CA
86 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Over a century after the Wright Brothers changed the course of aviation at Kitty Hawk, we are working to open up the skies to the masses. By combining technology and human ingenuity, we want to usher in the next great era of transportation.

Skyryse wants to allow anyone, to fly anywhere, in any aircraft, safely and as a highly experienced pilot would. Powered by the Skyryse operating system, we automate flight controls and management to achieve unmatched safety and eliminate opportunities for human error in all flight stages, and in emergency situations. We want to make flying as ubiquitous as the road and as safe as the elevator.

Why Work With Us

Our Four Core Values:
Operate as One Team
Push for the impossible
Move fast to get results with safety, discipline, and purpose
Listen to each other with humility to get to the best solution

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