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Orb Aerospace · 3 months ago

Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Air Systems (Avionics)

positionLowell, MI, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date7+ years exp

Orb Aerospace is a mission-driven company focused on reindustrializing the Midwest and developing autonomous aircraft for decentralized infrastructure. The role involves leading the design and integration of microelectronics and edge computing systems, developing firmware, and mentoring a small software team.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Design and integrate autonomy into edge computing systems
Develop and test software solutions within Software-in-The-Loop and Hardware-in-The-Loop environments
Leverage existing mesh network hardware to support real-time communication
Collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams
Lead and mentor a small software team while balancing multiple projects
Implement modern DevOps practices

Qualification

RustLinux developmentEmbedded software developmentRobotics / ROSControl systemsVision Systems (OpenCV)SLAMLocalizationData structuresAlgorithmsCode optimizationBandwidth-limited networking

Required

US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Minimum 7+ years working in a strongly typed language (Rust preferred)
Proficiency in a Linux development environment
Understanding of data structures, algorithms and code optimization
Experience in most or all of the following areas: SLAM, Robotics / ROS, Vision Systems (OpenCV), Localization, Control systems

Preferred

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Embedded software development and hardware debugging experience
Experience developing autonomous systems
Experience with bandwidth-limited networking

Benefits

$500 flat rate for individuals; $850 flat rate for married/family
Medical, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability, and Group/Voluntary Life Insurance
Opt-In 401K Options (Pre-Tax or Roth) with a 3% Employer Match
Support in Getting your Pilots License and Ratings
Support for Continuing Education
Annual Customer Demos all over the World

Company

Orb Aerospace

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Orb Aerospace is a manufacturing company that focuses on developing an electric aircraft to revolutionize the aviation sector.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Lowell, Michigan, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.orb.aero

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$4.5M
2025-08-13Undisclosed· $4.5M
2024-10-04Grant

Leadership Team

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Cody Copus
Chief Financial Officer
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