Senior System Software Engineer - Sunnyvale
14 hours ago
Job description
About the CompanyOur client is developing a next-generation lighter-than-air flight platform that integrates large-scale mechanical systems, avionics, and safety-critical software. As flight systems mature, the reliability, determinism, and validation rigor of onboard software becomes mission-critical.
About the Role
We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to own architecture and implementation of embedded and real-time software supporting flight control, vehicle systems integration, and simulation environments.
This role operates at the intersection of hardware, flight test, and systems engineering, translating physical system behavior into reliable, certifiable software.
This is not a maintenance role — it is a build-and-validate engineering position spanning concept through flight test.Responsibilities
Architecture and implementation of safety-critical embedded software for flight and vehicle systems
Translation of system and flight requirements into deterministic real-time software behavior
Integration of software with sensors, actuators, communication buses, and control subsystems
Verification and validation strategy across simulation, lab, and flight environments
Software reliability and failure analysis across test and operational scenarios
Definition of simulation software requirements supporting development and test loops
Software release, configuration, and change governance across development cycles
Technical leadership across software design reviews and cross-disciplinary integration
Qualifications
Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5–7+ years developing embedded or real-time software in safety- or reliability-critical systems
Required Skills
Strong proficiency in C++, C#, or embedded C within RTOS environments
Experience designing deterministic software interacting with hardware interfaces
Hands-on integration with sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, or control systems
Experience building software validation and test frameworks
Strong understanding of software architecture, concurrency, and reliability design patterns
Comfortable working in experimental hardware development environments
Preferred Skills
Aviation, aerospace, robotics, automotive, or industrial control systems
Safety-critical software standards (DO-178C or similar)
Simulation or hardware-in-the-loop environments
Embedded Linux or RTOS platforms
Cockpit, instrumentation, or control interface software
PLC, HMI, or electromechanical integration systems
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive base salary and equity participation aligned to experience. Comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, paid leave, and relocation support available.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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