Flight Systems Engineer

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Salary

$118K-$238K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

53% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Hybrid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

2 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Flight Systems Engineer Los Angeles, CA At Heart Aerospace, we are developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric airplane capable of carrying 30 passengers, boasting an electric zero-emission range of 200 km and an extended hybrid range of 800 km. Heart is targeting type certification of the ES-30 by the end of the decade. Your mission We are seeking a highly motivated Flight Systems Engineer to join our Mechanisms team. You will play a crucial role in the system-level design, bring up, debugging, and certification of distributed systems across the ES-30 aircraft. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and certify the first commercial electric-hybrid aircraft. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Lead the design of essential systems by collaborating cross-functionally with flight science, software, electrical, mechanical, and safety engineers. - Lead in-vehicle debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of system-level issues, across electrical, mechanical and software systems. Work across multiple teams to find and efficient solution. - Support bring-up and maintenance of prototype aircraft, integration test benches, Hardware-in-the-Loop environments, and virtual simulation platforms. - Create and execute system-level integration plans for a complete system or subsystem. - Contribute to the software verification and validation strategy in accordance with DO-178C objectives. You'll Bring These Qualifications: - 2+ years of experience in system integration, ideally in the aerospace or automotive domain. - Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), communication protocols (Ethernet, CAN, LIN, …), and system-level integration practices. - Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python for automation and

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