Software Architecture and Certification Engineer

**Job Title:** Software Architecture and Certification Engineer **Company:** Grid.aero **Location:** Onsite 4 days/week \[San Leandro, CA\] Grid.aero is building the next generation of autonomous aviation systems for defense and commercial applications. Led by experienced aerospace and technology operators and backed by leading venture investors, we solve hard operational problems at the intersection of autonomy, resilient logistics, and scalable air mobility. We move quickly, operate with urgency, and build systems designed for real-world deployment where small teams own meaningful problems end-to-end. **Read this, we mean it** → Above all, we look for exceptional builders with deep internal drive, massive throughput, hopeless optimism, and a relentless growth mindset. The people who thrive at Grid operate with urgency, learn quickly, adapt fast, and are energized by hard problems with no obvious answers. We value individuals who continuously push themselves and the team around them to improve. This is an opportunity to work on products with national and global impact alongside a collaborative team that values technical excellence, execution, and mission focus. We are seeking a Software Architecture and Certification Engineer to own the architecture of the flight and mission software on our autonomous aircraft, and the plan to certify it. You will define how the software is partitioned, assured, and verified. You will keep the approach lean enough for a small team to move quickly. **Compensation** $150k- 200K .1-.5 % Equity **Equal Opportunity Employer** Grid.aero is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, orientation, or status. **Legal Notice:** Grid.aero is committed to complying with U.S. export control laws. Due to the nature of our work, candidates must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).