Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy and Flight Software

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer works primarily onsite in Burlington, MA, with frequent commuting to test sites; the listing also describes flexible work-from-home policies. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Enigma Aerospace's engineering team building autonomous aircraft software. The engineer leads subsystem implementation and contributes to architecture for software supporting mission autonomy, logistics planning, command and control, and operator interfaces. The work spans development, integration, simulation, testing, and field readiness to help deliver autonomous aircraft systems for operational use.

What you'll do

• Develop full-stack architecture and interfaces
• implement mission-planning, autonomy, operations, and operator-control systems
• build APIs integrating flight controls, avionics, and telemetry
• conduct simulation, integration, and testing
• develop internal tools for simulation, HIL/SIL testing, provisioning, field testing, and operator systems
• coordinate system reliability and mission readiness
• support flight testing, operations, and field deployment
• travel up to 30%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

autonomy software

flight software

python

c++

embedded systems

robotics

aerospace

burlington ma

enigma aerospace

travel up to 30%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare with HSA option, 401(k) company match, unlimited PTO, flexible work-from-home policies, stock options, free onsite parking, snacks and coffee
• equity compensation eligible.

Why this role

The role combines software architecture and hands-on subsystem leadership for autonomous aircraft, with domestic and international travel up to 30%.

About the employer

Enigma Aerospace is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.