Energy Jobline ZR
Senior Software Engineer in Alameda
Energy Jobline ZR, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
About Pyka
Pykas goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost?effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. We develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high?power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon?fiber composite airframes. Our cargo aircraft provides remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and delivers critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop?protection aircraft offers agricultural services that are safer, more precise, and less harmful to the environment. We supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real?world customers across four continents and have secured industry?first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Role Overview
Pyka is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join an experienced team working on the full stack of aviation robotics. You will work on planning, mapping, object detection, simulation, controls, and more, scoping and implementing large?scale features for our autonomous aircraft and its ground infrastructure. In this role you will also have opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship. Some of the current and future projects you will likely contribute to include: Improving and optimizing path planning for aerial spray applications Building new path?planning algorithms for long?range cargo logistics missions, potentially in GPS?denied environments Implementing on?ground taxi path planning for highly complex runway and airport scenarios Integrating detect?and?avoid systems for beyond?visual?line?of?sight flight
Responsibilities
Define and implement features and bug fixes within our existing C++17 and Python codebase Implement tests and validation of your code and help shepherd it through flight and field testing with our flight operations team Research and prototype new solutions to upcoming customer and product needs Work with the operations and product teams to define and understand requirements for new features Plan and maintain forward?looking roadmaps for future features Provide technical leadership and mentorship to members of the team
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience with C++ (ideally C++11 or newer) Professional experience with Python Experience in one or more areas of path planning, mapping, object detection, simulation, or aviation controls Passion for aviation Familiarity with robotic systems and aviation Working knowledge of trigonometry and linear algebra
Company Perks
Equity Employer?sponsored health, dental and vision insurance FSA with employer matching 401(k) Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off Voluntary short?term, long?term, and life insurance Pre?tax commuter benefits Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Pykas goal is to provide society with a new form of safe, clean, and cost?effective transportation enabled by autonomous electric aviation. We develop and manufacture an ecosystem of technologies including proprietary flight control software, avionics, high?power density motors, motor controllers, batteries, and custom carbon?fiber composite airframes. Our cargo aircraft provides remote connectivity, enhances express delivery networks, and delivers critical supplies to areas in need. Our crop?protection aircraft offers agricultural services that are safer, more precise, and less harmful to the environment. We supply autonomous electric aircraft for cargo transport and crop protection to real?world customers across four continents and have secured industry?first regulatory approvals from the FAA. Role Overview
Pyka is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join an experienced team working on the full stack of aviation robotics. You will work on planning, mapping, object detection, simulation, controls, and more, scoping and implementing large?scale features for our autonomous aircraft and its ground infrastructure. In this role you will also have opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship. Some of the current and future projects you will likely contribute to include: Improving and optimizing path planning for aerial spray applications Building new path?planning algorithms for long?range cargo logistics missions, potentially in GPS?denied environments Implementing on?ground taxi path planning for highly complex runway and airport scenarios Integrating detect?and?avoid systems for beyond?visual?line?of?sight flight
Responsibilities
Define and implement features and bug fixes within our existing C++17 and Python codebase Implement tests and validation of your code and help shepherd it through flight and field testing with our flight operations team Research and prototype new solutions to upcoming customer and product needs Work with the operations and product teams to define and understand requirements for new features Plan and maintain forward?looking roadmaps for future features Provide technical leadership and mentorship to members of the team
Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience with C++ (ideally C++11 or newer) Professional experience with Python Experience in one or more areas of path planning, mapping, object detection, simulation, or aviation controls Passion for aviation Familiarity with robotic systems and aviation Working knowledge of trigonometry and linear algebra
Company Perks
Equity Employer?sponsored health, dental and vision insurance FSA with employer matching 401(k) Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off Voluntary short?term, long?term, and life insurance Pre?tax commuter benefits Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Export Control Requirements
This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. #J-18808-Ljbffr