Odys Aviation · 1 month ago
Software Engineer – Systems Integration
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOdys Aviation is focused on building safe, sustainable aircraft to improve travel efficiency. They are seeking a Software Engineer – Systems Integration to design, implement, and integrate software architectures for their unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring reliable autonomous operations.
AerospaceAir TransportationCommercial
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain embedded and application-level software for UAS subsystems including flight control, mission logic, communication links, and payload interfaces
Integrate avionics, sensors, and payloads into a cohesive onboard system — including autopilot, navigation, vision, electrical, mechanical, and power management components
Contribute to the integration between airborne software and the Ground Control Station (GCS), enabling robust telemetry, video, and C2 links
Implement real-time communication and streaming protocols (e.g., MAVLink, Ethernet, CAN, RTSP, UDP, or proprietary links)
Lead software-hardware integration, debugging, and validation using SIL/HIL test setups and during ground or flight test campaigns
Develop automated test environments and contribute to CI/CD workflows for software delivery and regression testing
Support requirements definition, ICD documentation, and traceability for software and integration tasks in collaboration with system engineering
Collaborate with avionics and systems teams to ensure compliance with redundancy, fault tolerance, and safety design principles
Participate in software reviews, interface discussions, integration planning, and verification & validation activities across hardware and software domains
Analyze flight logs and system data to characterize system performance, identify system improvements and software optimization opportunities
Contribute to the development of onboard autonomy features including sensing, detection, and vision-based navigation
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
2+ years of experience in software development or system integration for UASs, eVTOLs, or other embedded aerospace/robotics systems
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for embedded or real-time software
Strong experience with Linux (embedded and desktop) and middleware for robotic or avionics applications
Hands-on experience integrating avionics and payload subsystems, including sensors, controllers, actuators, communications, and data links
Familiarity with data communication protocols such as RS-232/422/485, CAN, ARINC 429, and Mil-Std-1553
Familiarity with MAVLink, STANAG-4586 or similar command and telemetry protocols
Experience with video/data streaming technologies (e.g., GStreamer, FFmpeg, OpenCV)
Familiarity with network protocols, network configuration, and network analysis tools (e.g. WireShark)
Strong understanding of hardware/software interaction and real-time debugging on SoMs such as NVIDIA Jetson or NXP iMX
Experience with simulation and HIL testing for UASs, avionics, or robotic systems
Excellent teamwork and communication skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
Preferred
Background in flight-critical or safety-critical software development (DO-178C or equivalent)
Knowledge of system safety, fault tolerance, and reliability methods such as FDIR or fail-safe redundant architectures
Experience with model-based development, methodologies, or software design tools (Simulink, System Composer, Cameo, Capella, SCADE, UML, SysML, etc.)
Familiarity with RTOS concepts, ROS/ROS2 or equivalent robotics frameworks
Experience integrating GNSS, vision, or RF-based navigation systems
Understanding of SORA/SAIL frameworks and EASA UAS regulatory environment
Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and Git-based workflows
Exposure to modular avionics or networked FCC architectures
Familiarity with software test & code analysis tools such as VectorCast, LDRA, Coverity, and Understand
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, techniques, mitigations, and testing
Interest in UAS autonomy, perception, and future GNSS-denied operations
Company
Odys Aviation
Odys Aviation is an aircraft startup making hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for regional mobility.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$41.9MKey Investors
Nova Threshold
2025-10-09Series A· $26M
2022-02-10Seed· $12.4M
2021-08-18Pre Seed
Leadership Team
James Dorris
Co-Founder, CEO
Oliver Reinhardt
Head of Design Organization
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