Embedded Software Engineer

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

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: $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!

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.