Director of Flight Software & Algorithms
Core
Lead the Flight Software & Algorithms organization to build AI-native, safety-critical flight software and GNC algorithms for an all-electric eVTOL aircraft.
Role type
Director of Flight Software & Algorithms (Deep-domain leadership)
Builds
Certified, airworthy flight software, guidance/navigation/control (GNC) algorithms, autonomy, and powertrain software for eVTOL aircraft.
Domain
Aerospace / eVTOL / Flight Control Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Control theory, state estimation, navigation algorithms, flight-control logic, real-time embedded systems, safety-critical software development, DO-178C/ARP4754A/ARP4761 compliance, team scaling, technical strategy.
Preferred skills
eVTOL/electric propulsion experience, AI/ML in control systems, model-based design, HIL testing, aircraft certification programs.
Technologies
RTOS, simulation frameworks, HIL environments, CI/CD pipelines, AI tooling.
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Flight Software & Algorithms organization; Own architecture and verification of flight-critical software; Drive design of GNC algorithms and flight-control logic; Oversee real-time embedded software for flight computers and avionics; Champion AI-assisted development and automated verification; Establish software assurance processes aligned with DO-178C; Ensure robust simulation and HIL environments; Represent the organization in certification discussions.
Seniority
Director, managing managers and senior technical leaders
