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Embedded Software Engineer

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Skyryse

Skyryse

51-200 employees

Simplifies aircraft control and enhances safety

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$100k - $250kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Mid, Senior

El Segundo, CA, USA

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
  • 4+ years of professional working experience
  • Experience building low level drivers in embedded C
  • Experience in RTOS
  • Self starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision to influence organization
  • Experience in developing software requirements, design, test and verification documents
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop software for flight automation hardware
  • Support the development of low level drivers in embedded C
  • Test embedded software components to interface and control various peripherals such as motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors
  • Develop software and firmware to communicate with custom and 3rd party motion controllers
  • Write, review, and approve system and software requirements and design documents

Skyryse focuses on enhancing aviation safety and accessibility with its product, Skyryse One, which uses SkyOS to simplify aircraft control. This system replaces traditional mechanical components with smart actuators, reducing potential failure points and making flights more reliable. Pilots can control the aircraft through an intuitive touchscreen interface, and in case of power failure, the system automatically initiates a safe landing maneuver. The company aims to lower general aviation fatalities and targets private pilots and small aircraft operators with its technology.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$265.5M

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

49%

2 year growth

87%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Skyryse's expansion with a new facility in El Segundo indicates robust growth and operational scaling.
  • The public debut of Skyryse One at the 2024 EAA AirVenture showcases the company's commitment to transparency and market engagement.
  • High-profile hires like Peter Blades from Tesla highlight Skyryse's dedication to innovative design and user experience.

What critics are saying

  • The aviation industry is highly regulated, and delays in certification could impact Skyryse's market entry and revenue.
  • The complexity of integrating SkyOS with various aircraft models may pose technical challenges and slow down adoption.

What makes Skyryse unique

  • Skyryse's SkyOS system replaces complex mechanical components with smart actuators, significantly reducing potential failure points and enhancing safety.
  • The intuitive touchscreen control system of Skyryse One simplifies piloting, making it accessible even to less experienced pilots, unlike traditional aircraft controls.
  • Skyryse's fully automated autorotation feature is a groundbreaking safety innovation, setting it apart from competitors in the general aviation market.

Benefits

Flexible PTO plan

Valuable stock option plan

Great health plans

401(k)

Catered lunches

Commuter benefits