Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people s ability to move whether for work or play.
What we do:
The Integrated Simulation Systems team is seeking a Principal Aerospace Software Engineer to lead simulation development efforts for their FSTD program. This position requires extensive experience in software engineering and simulation systems modelling in aerospace settings. As a Principal Aerospace Software Engineer, you will lead simulation development efforts in R&D, functional simulation, and integration. You will work with the Head of Integrated Simulation Systems. In addition, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Supernal Deputy CTO and Chief Engineer on critical modelling and simulation efforts. You will also have a dotted report line to the Chief Architect of the Integrated Simulation Systems team.
This position will be required to work on-site 5 days a week.
What you can do:
- Lead simulation team s technical strategy and engineering effort on building foundation models for aerospace and advanced air mobility use cases
- Lead the development of the simulation engine and tools for advanced air mobility research and development
- Design, develop, and maintain software systems
- Develop and implement software development standard processes
- Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our software systems
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development
- Collaborate with engineering teams across the company to help develop a well-architected integrated simulation framework
- Collaborate with R&D teams on a range of critical projects
- Provide domain expertise through the complete lifecycle of software features
- Provide subject matter expert-level guidance for all Simulation Systems and programs
- Support maintenance and improvement of software development standards and processes
- Support maintenance of a real-time flight simulation environment
- Support model updates based on flight test data
- Support requirement verification activities in various engineering subject areas
- Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
- Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
- Other duties as assigned
What you can contribute:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field required; Master s degree or Ph.D. preferred
- Minimum twenty (20) years of experience in software engineering, simulation and modeling, and integration experience in aerospace or related settings (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
- Experience in developing reference autonomy stack from scratch, including inner and outer loop controllers, trajectory generation, and/or flight route/profile planning
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Rust or Python
- Ability to architect, develop, and refactor large codebase and complex mix of software tools
- Knowledge of a wide range of simulation and modelling tools used in aerospace settings
- Knowledge of flight simulation implementation, including efficient coding, multi-vehicle simulation, UX, and networking
- Knowledge of flight simulation applications, including fast-time simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, cockpit display integration, and controller input
- Knowledge of flight dynamic modeling, including fixed-wing or rotorcraft aerodynamics, rigid body equations, and trimming
- Knowledge of aircraft navigation concepts, including various altitudes, speeds, pressure, and navigation equations
- Knowledge of aircraft avionics, including flight instruments, displays, navigation equipment, and surveillance technologies
- Knowledge of aviation environment, including airport environment, air traffic control, atmosphere model, and meteorology
- Proficiency in dynamical systems, including but not limited to vehicles, motors, or other mechanical systems
- Knowledge of Simulink, with the ability to handle complex models, scripting, and test automation
- Knowledge of MBSE modeling and diagramming tools, such as Cameo
- Knowledge of aircraft systems, such as flight controls, actuation, propulsion, and engine/fuel/energy management
- Knowledge of aircraft avionics, including avionics bus, flight instrument cluster, and navigation equipment
- Knowledge of aircraft systems failure modes
- Knowledge of real-time simulation targeting tools preferred, such as Speedgoat and Simulink Coder
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
- Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ...@supernal.aero
This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).