Flight Software Engineer

Position Overview

Reliable Robotics is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation to make air transportation safer, more convenient, and fundamentally transformative. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics, and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality. As a Flight Software Engineer, you will automate the operation of highly complex aircraft systems. Our Flight Software teams are deeply involved in all aspects of the development and certification of the Reliable Robotics autonomy stack and play a central role in bringing our aircraft to life.

Responsibilities

• Develop highly deterministic C++ software in a bare metal environment that works with sensors & control systems.
• Robustly handle system faults and integrate with other vehicle subsystems.
• Drive requirements and implement excellent unit tests.
• Work directly with flight hardware in the lab and on the plane.
• Plan flight testing and observe code flying an aircraft.

Requirements

Basic Success Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience with C or C++.
• Professional experience developing software for embedded or high-performance applications.
• Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Success Criteria

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

About the Role

Flight Software links together the mechanical, avionics, algorithmic, and embedded worlds to actually make the airplane fly. The core nature of the role offers the opportunity to interact with teams and components across the entire automated aircraft and to specialize in the areas most exciting to you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated Salary Range: $185,000 - $230,000 annual salary.
• Additional Compensation: Cash and stock option awards.
• Benefits: Employee medical, 401k contribution, great co-workers, and a casual work environment.

Company Information

Reliable Robotics is building safety-enhancing technology for aviation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reliable Robotics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or non-disqualifying physical or mental disability.

Important Information Regarding Export Controls

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws. All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person. Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, or not otherwise permitted to access export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.