--- title: 'Embedded Software Engineer at Skyryse' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/embedded-software-engineer-skyryse-el-segundo-bmtc1j2zbns9' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Embedded Software Engineer at Skyryse - **Company:** Skyryse - **Location:** El Segundo, CA - **Posted:** 2026-07-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skyryse/jobs/8065495 ## Job description We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight. ## EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER - EL SEGUNDO, CA In this role, you are responsible for the development of the Fly-By-Wire software starting with requirements specification, software design, verification and validation of the software per ARP 4754A, DO-178C, DO-330, and DO-331 requirements and support all FAA/DER reviews. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design and develop flight software in embedded C in accordance with DO-178C DAL A. - Develop low-level drivers and safety-critical monitoring systems for flight-critical applications. - Develop and test embedded software components to interface with and control peripherals such as motors, encoders, heaters, and sensors. - Collaborate with electrical engineers on hardware/software integration, including bring-up of new hardware and resolution of interface issues. - Write, review, and approve software requirements, architecture, and design documents; support review of system-level requirements. - Contribute to continuous improvement of development and verification processes to reduce cost and cycle time. ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline. - 5+ years of professional working experience. - Experience building low-level drivers in embedded C. - Experience with RTOS. - Experience in developing software requirements, design, test, and verification documents. - Experience in working with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and understanding schematics. - Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision. ## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline. - Proficiency with some of the following tools: C/C++, Python. - Experience with bootloader, multi-target, and bare metal programming. - Experience developing and verifying safety-critical software (e.g., DO-178C or similar standards). - Experience with certification of software, systems, and subsystems working with DER/FAA. WHY SKYRYSE? - The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility - Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 - 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.  PTO and sick days must be used in accordance with Company policy. - A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues! Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment is contingent upon confirmation of authorization to export in accordance with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations. NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED. ## About Skyryse ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Skyryse is an aviation hardware and software company developing a universal operating system for flight (SkyOS) and its first production helicopter, the Skyryse One, to dramatically improve flight safety. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Mark Groden ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing - **Target Customers**: B2B – U.S. military, law enforcement agencies, private operators, emergency medical services (EMS), and disaster response organizations. - **Mission/Purpose**: To reduce aviation fatalities to nearly zero by simplifying aircraft control through automation. ## Products & Services - **SkyOS™**: A universal operating system for flight that automates critical maneuvers (takeoff, hover, landing, autorotation) and provides intelligent envelope protection. Can be integrated into any aircraft type. - **Skyryse One™**: The first production helicopter fully powered by SkyOS. Features simplified single‑finger controls and automated emergency management, enabling safe flight in degraded conditions (e.g., zero‑visibility landings). Both offerings combine hardware (cockpit interfaces, actuators) and software (guidance, navigation, and control algorithms). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $578.5M (as of October 2021 Series B) - **Annual Revenue**: Estimated $15.0M (per LinkedIn) - **Notable Investors**: Monashee Investment Management (lead Series B), Eclipse, Venrock, Cantos, Infinite Capital. Advisory board includes former FAA Chief Counsel, former NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, and retired U.S. military leaders. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 15.7% YoY to ~181 employees; LinkedIn followers increased 28.1% YoY. Partnerships span U.S. military, law enforcement, and EMS operators. ## Competitive Advantages - **Universal Applicability**: SkyOS can be retrofitted into any aircraft, giving the company a broad addressable market beyond a single airframe. - **Proven Automation Firsts**: First aircraft to achieve fully automated autorotation and zero‑visibility landing, controlled by a single finger swipe. - **Deep Patent Portfolio**: 60+ patents held by founder Mark Groden in aerial vehicle automation. - **High‑Profile Advisors**: Decades of regulatory, military, and aerospace experience (former FAA certification chief, former NTSB vice chairman, retired generals) lends credibility for certification. ## Strategic Focus - **Certification & Scaling**: Working toward formal FAA certification of SkyOS and Skyryse One, while expanding partnerships across military, government, and commercial aviation sectors globally. - **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring engineers (systems, mechanical, GNC, software), certification specialists, and business development roles to scale operations. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Strong emphasis on safety, simplicity, quality, integrity, and collaboration. Mission‑driven work with a goal of saving lives. - **Benefits**: Competitive compensation including equity (stock options), comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 20 days accrued vacation plus holidays and sick time, daily catered lunch, free onsite gym, relocation package, and wellness programs. - **Work Environment**: On‑site roles available at multiple California locations (El Segundo HQ, Hawthorne labs, Camarillo flight line). Engineering team spans software, hardware, GNC, testing, and advanced technologies. - **Growth**: High‑growth private company with a clear trajectory toward certification and commercialization; employees have ownership stake. ## Sources 1. [skyryse.com](https://www.skyryse.com/) 2. [skyryse.com/about](https://www.skyryse.com/about) 3. [skyryse.com/careers](https://www.skyryse.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/skyryse](https://www.linkedin.com/company/skyryse) 5. 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