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Poseidon Aerospace · 2 months ago

Flight Software Engineer

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Poseidon Aerospace is focused on advancing aviation technology, and they are seeking a Flight Software Engineer to develop and maintain autonomous flight software for their aircraft. The role involves designing algorithms for navigation and control, integrating software with onboard systems, and ensuring reliable autonomous operations through rigorous testing and collaboration with engineering teams.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize autonomous flight software, including guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms specifically for autonomous aircraft
Implement real-time decision-making systems for autonomous operations, managing dynamic flight conditions and environmental factors
Integrate software with onboard sensors, actuators, and avionics, enabling autonomous mission execution and real-time adaptation
Develop software for flight planning, collision avoidance, precision landing, and mission management
Test and validate software using simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) setups, and real-world flight testing
Conduct rigorous code reviews and implement best practices to ensure software reliability and performance in autonomous aircraft systems
Collaborate with aerospace engineers, avionics engineers, and field testing teams to ensure robust software integration and reliable flight operation
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize flight software both in simulation and during field tests

Qualification

Autonomous aircraft experienceFlight control algorithmsGNC algorithms developmentC++ programmingPython programmingROS middlewareFlight simulation experienceSafety-critical software developmentProblem-solving skills

Required

Hands-on experience working on autonomous aircraft, including developing and implementing flight control algorithms
Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Rust for real-time embedded systems
Experience with middleware like ROS (Robot Operating System) or similar frameworks for autonomous systems
Proven track record of developing and deploying GNC algorithms on autonomous aircraft platforms
Experience with flight simulation environments, HITL testing, and real-world autonomous flight testing
Experience with computer vision frameworks and integration into flight environments
Knowledge of sensor fusion, path planning, obstacle avoidance, and adaptive control techniques
Experience with safety-critical software development, validation, and compliance in aviation
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate when faced with real-world autonomous flight challenges

Company

Poseidon Aerospace

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Poseidon Aerospace develops autonomous sea-based aircraft designed to transport cargo using ground effect flight.
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.poseidonaero.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$12.5M
Key Investors
Tamarack GlobalStarship Ventures
2025-11-05Seed· $11M
2023-11-02Pre Seed· $1.5M

Recent News

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2025-11-14
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