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Boom Supersonic · 5 months ago

Senior Software Engineer – Jet Engine Control

Denver, Colorado

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $177K/yr

Boom Supersonic is designing the first purpose-built engine for supersonic passenger flight, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Jet Engine Control team. This role involves developing embedded software for jet engine control, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring the software runs smoothly and safely throughout the engine's operation.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop embedded jet engine control software that governs engine operation and signals across tightly coupled subsystems

Work with propulsion, test, and avionics engineers to define, refine, and validate control system requirements

Build and test software for real-time execution on safety-critical targets, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems

Establish strong software engineering practices—including version control, unit testing, and automated deployment—for embedded systems

Help design the future FADEC architecture, with increasing scope and ownership as Symphony matures

Support simulation and test campaigns by integrating control software with engine models and testbed instrumentation

Own the full lifecycle of your code—from prototype to flight-ready

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentReal-time software engineeringRust programmingC++ programmingHIL developmentControl systems experienceCuriosityCollaboration skillsWork ethic

Required

Strong Rust skills (or solid Golang experience and willingness to pick up Rust quickly)

Professional software engineering background: familiar with structured requirements, source control, automated tests, and deployment workflows

Real-time or embedded systems development experience—especially in C++ or systems programming languages

Hands-on HIL development experience: you've built systems that test control code against physical or simulated hardware

Curious and collaborative: you enjoy learning how complex machines work and building tools that make them better

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where iteration and quality go hand-in-hand

Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ambition, complemented by effective collaboration skills in a team setting

Excels in a high-energy, independent, and challenging work environment

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State