Senior Software Engineer – Jet Engine Control

Help Supersonic Software Take Flight

At Boom, we're designing the first purpose-built engine for supersonic passenger flight. Building Symphony requires custom software across the stack—including the real-time control software that governs the entire engine.

This role is your entry point into that world. You'll be hands-on with the software that interfaces with sensors, actuators, and critical flight systems—ensuring Symphony runs smoothly and safely from light-off to cruise. Over time, this role will grow into developing FADEC: the full-authority digital engine control system at the heart of next-generation propulsion.

If you love real-time challenges, working closely with hardware, and building bulletproof code in a fast-moving environment, this role is for you.

Role Overview

• Develop embedded jet engine control software that governs engine operation and signals across tightly coupled subsystems.
• Work with propulsion, test, and avionics engineers to define, refine, and validate control system requirements.
• Build and test software for real-time execution on safety-critical targets, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Establish strong software engineering practices including version control, unit testing, and automated testing and deployment for embedded systems.
• Help design the future FADEC architecture, with increasing scope and ownership as Symphony matures.
• Support simulation and test campaigns by integrating control software with engine models and testbed instrumentation.
• Own the full lifecycle of your code—from prototype to flight-ready.

The Ideal Candidate

• Real-time or embedded systems development experience especially in Rust, C, or C++ for safety-critical applications.
• Professional software engineering background: familiar with structured requirements, source control, automated tests, and deployment workflows.
• Proficient with Linux, real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX, or RTEMS), or bare-metal development.
• Curious and collaborative: you enjoy learning how complex machines work and building tools that make them better.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where iteration and quality go hand-in-hand.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ambition, complemented by effective collaboration skills in a team setting.
• Excels in a high-energy, independent, and challenging work environment.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience developing embedded control systems for aerospace, automotive, or robotics, including familiarity with DO-178C or other safety-critical standards.
• Proven track record building control loops, signal-processing logic, or actuator command software.
• Experience with model-based design and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) or static analysis tools for safety-critical code quality (e.g., MISRA compliance, Coverity, or Polyspace).
• History of navigating cross-discipline technical problems—across software, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• A passion for flight, engines, and building things that push the boundaries of speed and precision.ion.

Compensation

The Base Salary Range for this position is $140,000 - $177,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.