Aerospace Flight Software Test Engineer Job at Arcfield (Greenwood Village)

Staff Software Engineer - Integrated Test

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

168000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in simulation software development and systems integration
Bachelor's or higher degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Seasoned technical lead for an engineering team
providing guidance in planning and execution
Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Very experienced in MATLAB/Simulink
Extensive experience developing real-time HIL test infrastructures
Proven ability to develop simulation tools with a focus on usability, modularity, and performance
Expert of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc…)
Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces based on user feedback

Job Responsibility

Architect and lead the team managing Archer’s lab integration environments supporting validation and verification activities, handling quality evaluations, human factor evaluations and test pilot training
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal groups and suppliers to integrate, instrument and maintain configuration of simulation models in a real-time, integrated hardware-in-the-loop environments
Own end-to-end configuration of simulation environments (e.g., SIL, HIL, CeRT, Iron Bird), including data analysis and simulation correlation with flight test data
Develop and optimize simulation pipelines including CI/CD integration for automated deployment, execution, and monitoring
Integrate third-party software/hardware systems into cohesive simulation architectures
Set technical standards, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture
Guide the design and build of graphical user interfaces to control the real-time simulation environment
Lead task decomposition, technical planning, and debugging of complex issues across real-time and distributed systems
Influence tool architecture in support of lab configuration and automation

Fulltime

Flight Test Engineer

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , North Kingstown

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS in Engineering or a related subject
5+ years direct experience with experimental flight test or a combination of equivalent formal training and experience
Knowledge of basic concepts of fixed wing aircraft flight dynamics and control
Enthusiastic willingness to do what needs to be done to help our flight test program succeed
Exceptional written and verbal communication and organizational skills
Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship

Job Responsibility

Join our flight test engineering team in supporting development of our autonomy systems by flying early and often
Develop, and drive the application of, the processes we need to prepare for, execute, and analyze our flight tests
Collaborate with hardware, software, flight controls, integration, and flight operation teams to develop and author test plans, ensure readiness for test, and drive efficient and effective collection of the data we need to test our systems
Participate in flight tests, including building and approving cards, verifying procedures and software via simulation, serving as test director/conductor, and supporting generation of analysis and deficiency reports after flight

What we offer

health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match

Senior Operations and Test Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build...

Location

United States , Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA

Salary:

138550.00 - 187450.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
3+ years of experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems
Ability to work long hours and some weekend as needed, to support critical milestones
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying maybe require to perform the functions of this positions
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns
Must be eligible to pass Air Force background checks

Job Responsibility

Develop and standardize procedures/automation for the checkouts, integration, development testing, and taxi testing of new and flight-proven vehicles, rapidly iterating based on lessons learned
Design software and automation tools to enable autonomous vehicle operations, and to conduct vehicle system testing in ways that reduce complexity
Assist with integration and testing of flight hardware, partnering with and providing direction to highly skilled field technicians and specialists daily
Ensure test and flight readiness by reviewing test results and working with other teams to resolve off-nominal test results, collaborating with engineering staff from other departments and locations on a regular basis
Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and equipment to eliminate small scale production waste
Manage work orders and drive non-conformances into actionable items and systematic improvements

What we offer

Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer- Flight Autonomy

Merlin Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in DO-1...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
3-5 years of embedded or flight software development experience within a DO-178C environment
Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded, real-time, safety-critical systems
Understanding of avionics protocols and architectures (ARINC 429, ARINC 653, CAN, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet)
Experience designing and implementing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS), with strong knowledge of low level topics such as device driver development, interrupt handling, memory management, and performance estimation
Strong experience with requirements management, including authoring high-quality software requirements, maintaining traceability, and using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
Experience with hardware/software integration, debugging on target hardware, and use of analysis tools (logic analyzers, bus analyzers)
Experience with Python scripting, tool automation and test automation
Experience with CI/CD environments and automated code quality checks

Job Responsibility

Develop, integrate, and verify flight-critical software using C/C++ following DO-178C processes
Build application-level flight software and ensure robust integration with underlying avionics hardware interfaces
Create, maintain and review software requirements, code and certification artifacts adhering to certification plans and standards
Troubleshoot integration issues on test benches and aircraft
Develop automated workflows for software integration and build processes
Collaborate with engineers from cross functional groups such as systems, safety, hardware, flight controls and test to ensure product and program level needs are met
Contribute to planning and execution of SOI audits and certification reviews
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software requirements, architecture, build processes and design decisions
Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), processor-in-the-loop (PIL), and flight testing activities

Fulltime

Autonomy Software Engineer

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, robotics, or a related field
BS and 1+ or MS and 2+ years of experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems
Experience with Linux and open-source development tools
Experience with overall product development cycle, including design, testing, and troubleshooting at the system level as well as at the software component level
Experience with both Python and C++
Experience with ROS, DDS or similar robotics middleware
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and contribute across different technical domains

Job Responsibility

Develop software across the stack of an aircraft autonomy system, contributing to lower level embedded systems and higher level autonomy function areas as needed
Implement and integrate algorithms for perception, reasoning, decision making, planning, and execution in support of autonomous airborne operations
Collaborate with domain leads to understand architecture, requirements, and design intent for specific capabilities
Contribute to simulation, integration, and flight test activities to validate autonomy software in relevant environments
Write, test, document and review code according to Merlin’s development standards
Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel, certifiable systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy

What we offer

health
dental
life
unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Flight Test Instrumentation Manager

Location

Canada , London

Salary:

150000.00 - 160000.00 CAD / Year

ITPS (CANADA) LTD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Completion of a two- to three-year college program in avionics or electronics is required
8+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Four years of on-the-job or company apprenticeship training is required
Proficient in data acquisition systems (e.g., IADS, DEWEsoft), signal conditioning, telemetry, and MIL-STD/ARINC interfaces
Strong leadership, project management, and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with civil and/or military airworthiness certification standards
Hands-on experience with calibration, sensor integration, and signal troubleshooting
Occasional travel may be required to support remote flight test campaigns, vendor site visits, or client meetings

Job Responsibility

Leading and managing a team of instrumentation engineers and technicians
Defining department objectives, setting work priorities, and managing workflow to meet program requirements
Fostering a culture of safety, technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
Managing departmental budgets, procurements, tooling, and scheduling
Representing the FTI department in cross-functional meetings, client briefings, and project reviews
Coordinating with test pilots, flight test engineers (FTEs), aircraft maintenance, and systems engineering to define instrumentation needs
Overseeing the planning, designing, and integration of custom and standard instrumentation systems for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft
Ensuring all data acquisition systems, sensors, transducers, recorders, telemetry systems, and onboard electronics meet program specifications
Leading the development and integration of FTI systems including wiring, sensor selection, data buses, and software interfaces
Ensuring accurate calibration, validation, and functional testing of all instrumentation prior to flight

What we offer

Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy
Company contributory medical top-up scheme/ group health and dental benefits after successfully completing a 3-month probationary period
Eligible for Employment Assistance Program
Eligible for basic life, AD&D insurance
Eligible for three weeks’ paid vacation annually
Eligible for travel insurance

Fulltime

Software Verification Engineer

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Software Verification Engineer...

Location

Canada , Montréal

Salary:

Not provided

Sopra Steria

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aeronautics, Systems & Networks, or a related field
3 years of experience in embedded software development, verification, and validation
Knowledge of DO-178C / DO-178B standards
Solid understanding of Matlab/Simulink
Familiarity with testing tools such as Rational RTRT and/or LDRA
Good knowledge of communication protocols (ARINC 429, CANbus, PowerPC)
Proficiency in the C programming language

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for embedded software applications, including engine controls, flight management systems, and avionics systems
Perform software testing in compliance with DO-178 standards and industry best practices
Ensure traceability between software design and testing activities
Prepare technical documentation, including test reports and verification results
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and efficiency
Contribute to the continuous improvement of team performance (quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery)
Provide regular progress updates and workload assessments to project managers

What we offer

Hybrid Work
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
Access to a telemedicine service
RRSP program
Personal and sick days
Recreation room with pool table and foosball table

Fulltime

Staff Engineer, Flight Controls

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15 + years of experience developing control systems for fixed wing aircraft, with demonstrated understanding of fixed wing aircraft dynamics, classical and modern control design / analysis
Experience decomposing systems requirements into high level requirements for both outer loop and inner loop control design
Experience working in Model Based Development and certification of flight control systems, including proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or another model-based development toolset
Experience designing, implementing, and testing software for real-time systems
Experience developing certified software under RTCA DO-178
BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job Responsibility

Design and implement flight controls for our aircraft autonomy system
Write requirements for high level automation functions and low level flight control
Help create and use the simulation tools needed for development and testing including Simulink control law modeling, analysis using MATLAB and Python
Participate in flight testing to verify control law performance on multiple aircraft types
Write, test, and document Simulink control law models according to Merlin’s development standards, and participate in certification activities
Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel, certifiable systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy

What we offer

catered lunches
snacks
beverages
health
dental
life
unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Aerospace Flight Software Test Engineer

Arcfield

Location:
United States , Greenwood Village

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Posted:
May 16, 2026

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