Lead Autonomy SW Architect

Rise above. Are you ready to take human possibility to a new dimension with us?

Supernal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company that’s developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. By creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem, we are committed to taking a thoughtful and responsible approach to entering the AAM market with a product that meets the high level of safety and reliability in today’s air transportation system.

The future of mobility starts with people. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play. Join our dynamic team as we strive to be a part of something greater where potential powers tomorrow!

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What we do:

The Intelligent Systems (IS) team is responsible for designing and implementing reliable decision-making systems. Our focus is on creating solutions that can make decisions under dynamic constraints while prioritizing safety and efficiency. The Lead Autonomy SW Architect plays a crucial role in creating end-to-end Supernal Autonomy systems, which enable UAM to implement automated missions. They will also be involved in the development of our Autonomy SW platform and applications. The Lead Autonomy SW Architect's responsibilities include system integration, communication with stakeholders, and defining solutions that align with IS strategies and processes. They will also lead the operations and development teams in designing, developing, and implementing autonomy software systems using agile methodology.

What you can do:

Take a comprehensive view of the projects within the IS team and align them with Supernal's overarching vision for eVTOL products

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to integrate autonomy systems with aviation technologies

Collaborate with personnel to harmonize and establish which platforms, languages, frameworks, libraries, tools, and other technologies should be used in the development of intelligent systems

Ensure the IS team follows best practices, coding standards, and technical requirements

Design and implement impactful, reliable, and secure SW systems, and solutions tailored to meet IS needs

Develop and document comprehensive architecture blueprints outlining the configuration, integration, and implementation details

Evaluate existing IS systems and infrastructure to find opportunities for optimization and enhancement

Collaborate with multi-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability using techniques like containerization and orchestration

Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to make informed decisions

Implement robust security measures to safeguard systems, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability assessments

Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to security

Perform capacity/performance/power planning to anticipate future platform requirements

Design scalable solutions that can handle increasing calculation workloads efficiently

Create detailed technical documentation, including system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides

Provide training and knowledge transfer to IS staff regarding standard processes and methodologies

Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan

Up to 10% of domestic and international travel

Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Minimum ten (10) years of experience in software engineering, tools, methods, and the performance optimization process (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)

Experience in a senior technical role with extensive experience in Linux software development both in User Space, Kernel, and BSP development

Strong software development skills

Proficiency in C/C++ family programming languages and scripting languages, such as Python

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive delivery of communication and follow up

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints

Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

Familiarity with certifiable standards like ARINC 653 RTOS and ARINC 615A preferred

Familiarity with STIG, FACE, SDL/SSDF, FIP, and other security standards preferred

Experience with MATLAB and Simulink to model dynamics systems and to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data preferred

Familiarity with autonomy algorithms (Sense and Avoid, Autonomous Taxi/ Take Off and Landing, etc.) for driving control laws preferred

Familiarity with LucidChart, Enterprise Architect, or other software architecture tools of choice preferred

Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a bonus as part of total compensation.

The pay range for this position is:

$204,200—$260,700 USD

Click HERE or visit: to view our benefits!

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at:

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).