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Boom Supersonic · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded (Onsite)

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $177K/yr

Boom Supersonic is designing the first purpose-built engine for supersonic passenger flight. The Senior Software Engineer - Embedded will develop software for embedded jet engine control, ensuring the Symphony engine operates smoothly and safely.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Jackie (Jack) Timmins (she/her)

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 testing and 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 developmentC/C++ programmingLinux proficiencySafety-critical standardsModel-based designCuriosityCollaboration skillsWork ethic

Required

Real-time or embedded systems development experience especially in Rust, C, or C++ for safety-critical applications

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

Proficient with Linux, real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX, or RTEMS), or bare-metal development

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

Preferred

Experience developing embedded control systems for aerospace, automotive, or robotics, including familiarity with DO-178C or other safety-critical standards

Proven track record building control loops, signal-processing logic, or actuator command software

Experience with model-based design and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) or static analysis tools for safety-critical code quality (e.g., MISRA compliance, Coverity, or Polyspace)

History of navigating cross-discipline technical problems—across software, electrical, and mechanical systems

A passion for flight, engines, and building things that push the boundaries of speed and precision