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title: 'Senior Software Engineer at Enigma Aerospace'
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# Senior Software Engineer at Enigma Aerospace

- **Company:** Enigma Aerospace
- **Location:** Burlington, MA
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/crgo/3a17f506-9be0-418f-af70-05bccdbb4472

## Job description

Enigma Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development and test of our autonomy, planning, and flight software system software. This is a key engineering role on a deeply technical team building the most capable runway-independent autonomous aircraft system ever fielded. We're looking for a hands-on technical leader with a passion for aviation and a track record of delivering complex aerospace technologies. In this role, you will contribute to architecture and lead sub-systems implementation of the core software stack that enables mission autonomy, logistics planning, command and control (C2), and operator interfacing. Success in this role requires deep experience in software systems architecture, full stack design and development, systems integration, test, and operational readiness of large autonomous aircraft platforms. This is a critical role for an engineer who wants to build systems that matter, on aircraft that will be fielded in an operational environment.

## Responsibilities

- Development on the full-stack software system architecture and interfaces across frontend, backend, and real-time systems
- Design and implement mission software and backend and frontend systems for mission planning, operation, autonomy, and operator control
- Build APIs and integration points with flight controls, avionics, and telemetry systems
- Simulation, integration and test of software across all systems
- Identify, build relationships, and manage software products and vendors which can be integrated into the system enabling faster development time
- Develop internal tooling for simulation, HIL/SIL testing, provisioning, field testing, and operator-facing systems
- Collaborate across teams to ensure system-wide reliability, testability, and mission readiness
- Plan, execute, and analyze component, sub-systems, and full-system-flight testing to ensure performance and reliability
- Support testing, flight ops, and deployment in the field
- Travel up to 30% of the time including domestic and international

Desired Qualifications

- BS/MS in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in backend, autonomy, or robotics systems development
- Proficient in Python and C++ with experience integrating with real-time or embedded systems
- Strong systems thinking and architectural judgment
- Experience deploying mission-critical software for robotics or aerospace platforms
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Great to have Qualifications and Skills

- Experience with PX4, ROS, or other UAS & robotics frameworks
- Experience with UAS, ground control stations, or telemetry systems
- Familiarity with autonomy stacks, planning algorithms, or fleet coordination
- Strong understanding of interface design between hardware and software
- Experience with simulation, test automation, and operator UX
- You are a thoughtful communicator and problem-solver with high standards
- You take ownership, move fast, and are motivated by building systems that work in the real world
- You are an ambitious and self-motivated individual who eagerly approaches ambiguity and is committed to delivering a high-quality work product
- You are a highly detail-oriented with a track record of sound judgement
- You are an avid aviation enthusiast, private pilot, and have flight experience
- You have military experience and hold a security clearance

Benefits, Equity, & Work Location Enigma Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare with the option to include an HSA, a 401k plan with a company match component, unlimited PTO, flexible work-from-home policies, stock options, free parking on-site, and a well-stocked snacks and coffee environment. This position is eligible for equity compensation. Our headquarters is currently located in Burlington, MA. This position is primarily on-site with an expectation that commuting to our test sites will be required often.

## About Enigma Aerospace

Enigma Aerospace is building the next-generation autonomous air cargo solution for military and commercial markets. By combining a novel fixed-wing aircraft design with advanced mission and flight autonomy software, Enigma enables runway-independent resupply in vast, contested theaters and dramatically reduces the cost of commercial cargo delivery. Our technologies deliver charter-level performance at freight prices, redefining what’s possible in the $150B air cargo market. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, Enigma is a venture-backed company founded by UAS and logistics experts, including a U.S. Air Force veteran. The founding team brings experience from leading organizations such as American Robotics, Airobotics, Exponent, the United States Air Force, Parsons, DIU, and Apple.

## About Enigma Aerospace

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Enigma Aerospace builds autonomous, runway-independent logistics infrastructure for contested and austere environments using long-range cargo aircraft and fleet orchestration software.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Pre-Seed / Grant funded; last known round $1.35M Grant in June 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Boston (Burlington, MA), United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Reese Mozer (CEO & Co-Founder) and Vijay Somandepalli (CTO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- Primary industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Autonomous Aviation, Logistics Technology
- Target customers: Military (U.S. Department of Defense, warfighters), Humanitarian organizations, Enterprise/commercial middle-mile logistics providers (B2B, B2G)
- Mission/purpose: To create an autonomous logistics network that delivers critical supplies to the most remote, austere, and contested places on earth without reliance on traditional infrastructure.

## Products & Services
- **Phoenix™** – Autonomous, ultra long-range cargo aircraft capable of delivering up to 1,000 pounds over >2,000 nautical miles using precision airdrop or STOL (short takeoff and landing). Utilizes unique DropPod™ technology for runway-independent cargo delivery.
- **Strata™** – Logistics orchestration command-and-control software for mission planning, fleet coordination, and real-time execution in contested or GPS-denied environments.
- **Integrated Platform** – A combination of hardware (autonomous aircraft) and software (C2/logistics) enabling attritable, scalable, infrastructure-free resupply.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding ~$6.8M–$7M (as of early 2026) including venture capital and U.S. Air Force grants. Latest round: $1.35M Grant (June 2025).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Cybernetix Ventures, Valia Ventures, U.S. Air Force (AFWERX/SBIR grants), MassVentures, Endless Frontier Labs. Partnership with Re:Build Manufacturing for rapid production of Phoenix P-1000 (announced May 2026).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Emerged from stealth in March 2026 with significant press coverage.
  - Headcount grew from ~5 to ~8 employees (LinkedIn showing +638.7% YoY follower growth, +50% job posting growth YoY).
  - Active hiring for 3 engineering roles (Senior Software Engineer, Aeronautical Test Engineer, Principal Aerospace Engineer).
  - Secured multiple non-dilutive grants from U.S. Air Force and state agencies.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Runway-independent delivery**: Cargo aircraft that can airdrop or STOL land without needing airfields – a game-changer for contested logistics.
- **Integrated hardware+software solution**: Phoenix aircraft paired with Strata C2 software creates a full-stack, autonomous logistics ecosystem.
- **Attritable and scalable design**: Focus on cost-effective, high-volume deployable systems that reduce risk to human pilots.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Founding team from American Robotics, Ondas, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford, and U.S. Air Force; includes technologists, operators, and veterans.

## Strategic Focus
- Current priority: Deliver operational capability to warfighters by 2027, with ongoing production and flight testing of Phoenix P-1000.
- Focus on expanding partnership with Re:Build Manufacturing to accelerate manufacturing and fielding.
- Continue to win U.S. DoD contracts and grants while scaling headcount across engineering and testing.
- Exploring humanitarian and commercial middle-mile delivery applications beyond defense.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: Early-stage, high-impact defense tech startup. Employees work on cutting-edge autonomous aerospace systems with a clear mission to save lives and enable logistics in contested zones.
- **Work Environment**: On-site in Burlington, MA (greater Boston area). Small team (single-digit headcount) meaning high ownership and cross-functional exposure.
- **Team Background**: Mix of engineers from top aerospace/defense firms, robotics startups, and military veterans.
- **Engineering Focus**: Autonomous flight software, mission planning, avionics, powertrain, and hardware integration. Tech stack includes Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Git, C, SolidWorks, Altium.
- **Growth Opportunity**: Ground-floor role with potential to shape company culture, technology stack, and product direction.
- **Recent Hiring**: Active roles include Senior Software Engineer, Aeronautical Test Engineer, and Principal Aerospace Engineer.

## Sources
1. [enigma.aero](https://enigma.aero/) – Company homepage and product descriptions
2. [jobs.lever.co/crgo](https://jobs.lever.co/crgo) – Job postings (Enigma Aerospace)
3. [linkedin.com/company/enigma-aerospace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/enigma-aerospace) – Company LinkedIn profile and activity
4. [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/enigma-aerospace-emerges-from-stealth-to-build-autonomous-logistics-infrastructure-for-contested-environments-302721790.html) – Stealth emergence press release (March 2026)
5. [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/608967-64) – Funding and company data

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