Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.
EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER, FLIGHT CONTROL COMPUTER - EL SEGUNDO, CA
In this role, you are responsible for the development of the Fly-By-Wire 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 flight software
- 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 support safety features
- Write scripts for automation software
- Write, review, and approve system and software requirements and design documents
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Computer 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
- 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: $100 - $150K
- 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!
The posted salary range reflects the potential base pay for this role, adjusted to account for varying geographic markets. Final compensation will be based on factors such as your location, job-related skills, experience, and internal alignment, including equity and benefits.
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.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance is heavily subsidized with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families. The low out-of-pocket burden meaningfully increases the value of total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include 20 days of accrued PTO per year plus sick time and paid holidays, with some materials also describing an unlimited vacation approach. The breadth of time-off offerings compares favorably for a startup environment.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Daily free meals, an onsite gym with a holistic wellness program, snacks and drinks, onsite parking, a mother’s room, and relocation assistance provide tangible day-to-day support. These amenities enhance workplace convenience and overall quality of life.
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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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