Our mission at Skyryse is nothing less than a new era in flight, where fatalities are nearly zero, piloting any aircraft is simple and safe, and the sky is accessible to all. SkyOS, our industry-first universal operating system for flight, provides any airplane or helicopter with a fly-by-wire flight management solution that significantly reduces the complexity of flying. Skyryse One, our first production aircraft powered by SkyOS, was unveiled in 2024 and features the simplest, safest, and most intuitive flight controls in general aviation.

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE VERIFICATION ENGINGEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA

In this senior role, you will be responsible for the verification and validation of Fly-By-Wire software in adherence to DO-178C standards. You will play a key role in designing, reviewing, and executing requirement-based tests to verify software integrity. Additionally, you will contribute to developing certifiable flight automation technologies and cost-efficient processes within the evolving Urban Commercial Aviation industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Develop and review low-level requirements in Polarion (based on high level requirements and design documents), aligning with DO-178C objectives.
  • Perform software verification through requirement-based test cases
  • Collaborate with systems engineers and the Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to support SOI audits and certification processes.
  • Collaborate with the software and verification engineers to improve the requirements and
  • Participate in the creation of low-level software requirements and Software Requirement Documents (SRD).
  • Support the development and execution of low-level software testing using LDRA, C/C++, and Python.
  • Develop software verification plans, execute the test procedures and document test results to ensure software requirements are met

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in software verification within Aerospace/Avionics or Flight Control Systems.
  • Proficient in C/C++ and Python for embedded software development and testing.
  • Experience with DO-178C standards, especially in software requirement development and requirement-based test creation.
  • Hands-on experience with low-level requirements tools like Polarion or DOORS.
  • Proven ability to work independently and effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in software verification and validation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience with RTOS and familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, RS232, and ARINC429.
  • Proficiency in LDRA, MATLAB, Simulink, and dSPACE for testing and verification workflows.
  • Previous experience working with DER/FAA and certification processes.
  • Knowledge of model-based development conforming to DO-331 for the design and verification of Fly-by-Wire operational flight software.
  • Develop, write, and review low-level requirements and requirement-based test cases in Polarion or DOORS to verify embedded flight software, aligning with DO-178C objectives.
  • Perform software verification through unit testing, debugging, and implementing test solutions.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers and the Designated Engineering Representative (DER) to support SOI audits and certification processes.
  • Participate in the creation of System Design Documents (SDD) and Software Requirement Documents (SRD).
  • Support the development and execution of low-level software testing using LDRA, C/C++, and Python.
  • Develop and maintain test drivers, primarily using Python.

WHY SKYRYSE?

  • The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility 
  • Salary: $100K - $250K
  • Valuable stock option plan
  • Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
  • Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy.
  • A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!

WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. 

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