AIR (www.airev.aero ) is building next-generation electric aircraft (eVTOL) for private, defense, and logistics markets. With 2,500+ pre-orders and growing defense contracts, we’re scaling rapidly toward serial production.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically strong hands-on SW Architect to design, lead, and evolve mission-critical software systems that support advanced aviation technologies. 

In this role, you will own complex, high-impact projects, solve ambiguous technical challenges, and shape the future of our software architecture and engineering culture. 

You will work autonomously, mentor your engineers, and serve as a key contributor to the technical strategy.

If you thrive on solving hard problems, writing elegant code, and driving engineering excellence, we want you on our team! 

Qualifications 

Required: 

● Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. 

● 6+ years of hands-on software development experience. 

● Expert-level proficiency in C and Python, with strong system-level understanding.

● Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale systems and services, including bare-metal programming. 

● Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.

● Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, observability tooling, and software security. 

Preferred: 

● Experience in aviation, embedded systems, safety-critical software, or real-time systems. 

● Familiarity with systems programming, distributed systems, or cloud-native architectures. 

● Contributions to open-source projects or patents in relevant domains. 

What We Value 

● Leadership: Mentors others, sets technical direction, and leads by example.

● Ownership: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and follows through to execution. 

● Strategic Thinking: Aligns engineering efforts with broader product and business goals. 

● Innovation: Thinks ahead, proposes bold ideas, and brings them to life.

● Collaboration: Works seamlessly across disciplines to build outstanding products. 

Why Join Us? 

You’ll join a passionate team building pioneering technologies for the aerospace industry. As a Senior Engineer & Architect, you’ll have autonomy, influence, and impact, and your technical decisions will shape the future of advanced flight systems.