Boom Supersonic · 14 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Embedded
Centennial, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $177K/yrBoom Supersonic is designing the first purpose-built engine for supersonic passenger flight. The Senior Software Engineer - Embedded will develop and test embedded jet engine control software, ensuring smooth and safe operations of the Symphony engine, while collaborating with various engineering teams to define and validate control system requirements.
AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring 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
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
Benefits
Long term incentives/equity
A flexible PTO policy
Many other progressive benefits
Company
Boom Supersonic
Boom Supersonic is a commercial airplane manufacturer that builds supersonic airliners designed for speed, safety, and sustainability.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$732.5MKey Investors
Darsana Capital PartnersNEOM Investment FundMomentum Ventures
2025-12-09Series B· $300M
2024-12-16Series A· $100M
2024-04-24Convertible Note· $25M
Leadership Team
Blake Scholl
Founder/CEO
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