Lead Autonomy SW Architect

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Intelligent Systems (IS) team is responsible for designing and implementing reliable decision-making systems. Our focus is on creating solutions that can make decisions under dynamic constraints while prioritizing safety and efficiency. The Lead Autonomy SW Architect plays a crucial role in creating end-to-end Supernal Autonomy systems, which enable UAM to implement automated missions. They will also be involved in the development of our Autonomy SW platform and applications. The Lead Autonomy SW Architect's responsibilities include system integration, communication with stakeholders, and defining solutions that align with IS strategies and processes. They will also lead the operations and development teams in designing, developing, and implementing autonomy software systems using agile methodology.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Take a comprehensive view of the projects within the IS team and align them with Supernal's overarching vision for eVTOL products
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate autonomy systems with aviation technologies
• Collaborate with personnel to harmonize and establish which platforms, languages, frameworks, libraries, tools, and other technologies should be used in the development of intelligent systems
• Ensure the IS team follows best practices, coding standards, and technical requirements
• Design and implement impactful, reliable, and secure SW systems, and solutions tailored to meet IS needs
• Develop and document comprehensive architecture blueprints outlining the configuration, integration, and implementation details
• Evaluate existing IS systems and infrastructure to find opportunities for optimization and enhancement
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability using techniques like containerization and orchestration
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to make informed decisions
• Implement robust security measures to safeguard systems, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability assessments
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to security
• Perform capacity/performance/power planning to anticipate future platform requirements
• Design scalable solutions that can handle increasing calculation workloads efficiently
• Create detailed technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to IS staff regarding standard processes and methodologies
• Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
• Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience in software engineering, tools, methods, and the performance optimization process (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in a senior technical role with extensive experience in Linux software development both in User Space, Kernel, and BSP development
• Strong software development skills
• Proficiency in C/C++ family programming languages and scripting languages, such as Python
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

• Familiarity with certifiable standards like ARINC 653 RTOS and ARINC 615A preferred
• Familiarity with STIG, FACE, SDL/SSDF, FIP, and other security standards preferred
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink to model dynamics systems and to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data preferred
• Familiarity with autonomy algorithms (Sense and Avoid, Autonomous Taxi/ Take Off and Landing, etc.) for driving control laws preferred
• Familiarity with LucidChart, Enterprise Architect, or other software architecture tools of choice preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).