Flight Software Engineer
Astro Mechanica
Flight Software Engineer
Astro Mechanica
Designs and sells high-efficiency jet engines
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
Astro Mechanica is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is excited to develop software that is used to control and fly our products. You will have the opportunity to help architect the full software stack including application, operating system, networking, and firmware. You will work closely with your peers to define and implement the requirements and overall software scope. Your work at Astro Mechanica will be fast-paced in a dynamic startup environment and will have a direct impact on our mission.
Design and implement reliable flight software to control the plane, with guidance from senior engineers
Contribute to simulation and infrastructure tooling used to validate flight systems
Support integration of software with embedded hardware and real-time systems
Write clean, testable, and maintainable code, including unit and integration tests
Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, propulsion, and controls engineers to develop and refine aircraft systems
Debug issues across the stack, from application-level behavior down to system interfaces
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a Science discipline
0-3 years of professional software development experience, including internships and research experience
Experience in C++, Rust, or other systems programming language
Proven skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing
Ambition to work in a fast-paced environment
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.
Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Designs and sells high-efficiency jet engines
Astro Mechanica designs, develops, and sells highly efficient jet engines for commercial airlines, private jets, and potential military clients. Its engines convert fuel into thrust through advanced propulsion, focusing on efficiency, engine–airframe integration, and systems design to maximize fuel savings and performance. The company differentiates itself with a flat, collaborative engineering culture and a team of highly skilled aerospace engineers, plus long-term service contracts that complement engine sales. Its goal is to transform air travel by making aircraft faster, farther, and more efficient, redefining how time and space are experienced in flight.
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