{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ee5cbcc3df922cdeff615461","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ee5cbcc3df922cdeff615461","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ee5cbcc3df922cdeff615461","title":"Flight Software Engineer","description":"About Poseidon Aerospace:\n\nPoseidon Aerospace is reimagining how the world moves goods. We build and operate full-size autonomous cargo aircraft - capable of carrying two tons of payload over a thousand nautical miles. From remote communities to contested logistics operations, our platforms unlock a new cost curve for air freight, making it faster, cheaper, and accessible anywhere it's needed. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations in Washington DC, Oregon, and Maine; we're building something consequential.\n\nAs a Flight Software Engineer at Poseidon Aerospace, you will develop and maintain autonomous flight software for our aircraft. You will work on systems that enable safe, reliable, and efficient autonomous flight, including navigation, control algorithms, and real-time decision-making. We’re looking for someone with hands-on experience working on autonomous aircraft, who thrives in dynamic environments, and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of aviation technology.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, and optimize autonomous flight software, including guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms specifically for autonomous aircraft.\n\nImplement real-time decision-making systems for autonomous operations, managing dynamic flight conditions and environmental factors.\n\nIntegrate software with onboard sensors, actuators, and avionics, enabling autonomous mission execution and real-time adaptation.\n\nDevelop software for flight planning, collision avoidance, precision landing, and mission management.\n\nTest and validate software using simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) setups, and real-world flight testing.\n\nConduct rigorous code reviews and implement best practices to ensure software reliability and performance in autonomous aircraft systems.\n\nCollaborate with aerospace engineers, avionics engineers, and field testing teams to ensure robust software integration and reliable flight operation.\n\nTroubleshoot, debug, and optimize flight software both in simulation and during field tests.\n\nIdeal Qualifications\n\nHands-on experience working on autonomous aircraft, including developing and implementing flight control algorithms.\n\nProficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Rust for real-time embedded systems.\n\nExperience with middleware like ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks for autonomous systems.\n\nProven track record of developing and deploying GNC algorithms on autonomous aircraft platforms.\n\nExperience with flight simulation environments, HITL testing, and real-world autonomous flight testing.\n\nExperience with computer vision frameworks and integration into flight environments\n\nKnowledge of sensor fusion, path planning, obstacle avoidance, and adaptive control techniques.\n\nExperience with safety-critical software development, validation, and compliance in aviation.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate when faced with real-world autonomous flight challenges.\n\nWhat you get from us\n\nCompetitive salary and meaningful early-stage equity\n\nRelocation support if applicable\n\nEmployee Health Benefit Plans\n\n6% Retirement matching\n\nFlexible PTO\n\nFree lunches, snacks, and a stocked fridge at our offices\n\nAI tools and subscriptions","company":"Poseidon Aerospace","rawCompany":"poseidon aerospace","city":"Alameda","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-06T14:00:55.926Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Flight Software Engineer","description":"About Poseidon Aerospace:\n\nPoseidon Aerospace is reimagining how the world moves goods. 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