Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Autonomous Air Systems, Avionics

Orb Aerospace

Orb Aerospace

11-50 employees

Merit-based aviation manufacturing fellowship

Compensation Overview

$105k - $135k/yr

+ 401K match

Middleville, MI, USA

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Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Rust
Data Structures & Algorithms
DevOps
OpenCV
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Minimum 7+ years working in a strongly typed language (Rust preferred)
  • Proficiency in a Linux development environment
  • Understanding of data structures, algorithms and code optimization
  • Experience in most or all of the following areas: SLAM; Robotics / ROS; Vision Systems (OpenCV); Localization; Control systems
Responsibilities
  • Design and integrate autonomy into edge computing systems
  • Develop and test software solutions within Software-in-The-Loop and Hardware-in-The-Loop environments
  • Leverage existing mesh network hardware to support real-time communication
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams
  • Lead and mentor a small software team while balancing multiple projects
  • Implement modern DevOps practices
Desired Qualifications
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Embedded software development and hardware debugging experience
  • Experience developing autonomous systems
  • Experience with bandwidth-limited networking

Orb.aero makes aviation more accessible by selecting high-skill individuals through its merit-based Orbship fellowship to work on real aviation and advanced manufacturing projects. Candidates go through a multi-step process—portfolio review, video interview, and a competitive Battle Royale pitch—after which winners join Orbship and work on contracts. The company sets itself apart by prioritizing proven skills and project work over traditional credentials and avoiding traditional flying-taxi models. Its goal is to democratize aviation opportunities by channeling talented outliers into meaningful aerospace challenges at scale.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$11.1M

Headquarters

Lowell, Michigan

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Midwest capacity enables capex-free drone scaling for Philippines, Asheville, Ukraine markets.
  • Autonomous systems from 10-pound drones to 3,000-pound aircraft deliver global village infrastructure.
  • NAICS 541715 registration since September 2019 secures federal R&D manufacturing contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Wisk Aero floods Philippines with cheaper Boeing-backed drones in 6–12 months.
  • Zipline blocks NC, Africa contracts with medical drone dominance in 12–18 months.
  • FAA delays ground Group 2+ UAS over 55lbs in 3–6 months.

What makes Orb Aerospace unique

  • Orbship fellowship selects via project portfolios, video interviews, and Battle Royale pitches.
  • First Michigan aircraft designer, builder, manufacturer since WWII via Michigan partnerships.
  • Merit-based hiring targets skilled outliers without traditional education for aviation innovation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

0%
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Sep 8th, 2025
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