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Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer

Aurora Flight Sciences
Cambridge, MA
Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking Software Engineers to contribute to the development of next-generation autonomous aircrafts. Our contributions to the aerospace industry include the world-record breaking Orion aircraft, the first fully autonomous helicopter (AACUS), a flying taxi, underwater vehicles and a solar plane to name a few. In this role, you will be part of a highly collaborative environment in which you will work independently on a multi-disciplinary team to design and develop flight and/or mission-critical onboard software for autonomous systems. As such, candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and the desire to take on new tasks and develop new skills. As an engineering leader, you will lead either the technical direction and delivery of a subsystem and/or the task and mentoring of junior engineers.

Minimum Requirements

B.S. in one of the following Engineering Degrees:

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Computer Science.
  • Or equivalent discipline
  • Must be a US Citizen or Legal US Permanent Resident.

Relevant Discipline Interest and Working Knowledge Normally Include a Mix of:

  • UAS or Autonomous Vehicles.
  • Robotic System Guidance.
  • Navigation and Control.
  • Ground or Airborne Mission Systems.
  • General Aerospace Flight Control or Cockpit Avionics Systems.
  • User / Ground Stations Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ or Python at a level commensurate with background.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and/or small teams

Preferred Requirements

  • Master Degree in Aerospace or Computer Science
  • Payload Control
  • Model-Based Design and/or Model-Based Test
  • Mathworks Simulink/Stateflow Auto-Coder Toolchain
  • CMMI (level 3 or higher)
  • DO-178B
  • C/C++, Qt, or Java
  • Human Machine (HMI) Interactions
  • Programming C/C++ Low Level Algorithms
  • Microcontrollers and Embedded Processors

Physical Requirements

None

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

  • Minimum Range: $77,000.00 to $137,000.00
  • Maximum Range: $95,000.00 to $169,000.00

Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Posted 2025-09-18

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