Junior Software Engineer

Skyryse • El Segundo, CA

8h • $125,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skyryse is developing SkyOS, software intended to simplify aircraft management during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Based in the El Segundo office, the Junior Software Engineer will participate in designing, developing, and integrating SkyOS software. The role includes projects and tasks focused on developing flight software, improving throughput, and creating supporting tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Self-motivated and curious, and comfortable working through ambiguous problems with guidance from senior engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and build systems.
• Experience deploying, administering, and supporting engineering tools across an organization.
• Experience with containerization and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Docker, Terraform, and Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design software logic in embedded C/C++, Python, or Rust.
• Use scopes and logic analyzers to debug and troubleshoot during hardware-software integration.
• Support development of tools for retrieving and monitoring critical data.
• Work with cross-functional teams on requirements generation and SIL (System In Loop) testing.
• Analyze software throughput and identify ways to improve it.

Benefits

• Valuable stock option plan.
• Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually, subject to company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level