SUMMARY:
The position contributes across multiple projects involving aviation communications, sensing, and network services. The role emphasizes functional-level design ownership, implementation of math- and physics-based algorithms, and on-going participation in operating the systems being built.
The position will require end-to-end knowledge of AURA's Deterministic Distributed Radar airspace awareness solution. This includes overall understanding of the architecture, functional components, integration requirements, security requirements, OSS, databases, and external service integrations, such as live ADS-B feeds, digital twins for continuous improvement, machine learning or AI.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, implement, and maintain production-grade Rust software components and services supporting AURA’s aviation network, meeting defined reliability, performance and security requirements.
Translate system and product requirements into well-scoped technical designs for features and subsystems
Develop math-intensive, algorithmic, and physics-based software, translating theoretical models into efficient and reliable implementations
Own functionality through the full lifecycle, including design, implementation, deployment, and operational support
Implement secure software aligned with NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171 and CMMC requirements
Support aviation software processes aligned with DO-278A concepts
Support secure software development practices aligned with NIST/CMMC-style controls and applicable aviation standards
Build software with a focus on commercial readiness, including reliability, fault handling, observability, and maintainability
Implement logging, metrics, health checks, and diagnostics to support monitoring and troubleshooting in production environments
Collaborate with systems engineering, RF engineering, network engineering, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet performance and regulatory requirements
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, test scenario development and execution and technical discussions to improve system quality
Document designs, assumptions, limitations, and operational behavior to support traceability and audits
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Proficiency in Rust, including async runtimes, ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and asynchronous programming
Experience developing and operating production software in Linux-based environments
Understanding of algorithmic and numerical software development, including performance and correctness considerations
Understanding of advanced principles of cloud infrastructure providers (Azure, AWS)
Ability to work in AWS Gov Cloud, or other secure environments (US Citizenship required)
Expertise with scripting and automation languages (Python, Bash, and similar)
Understanding of observability concepts such as logging, metrics, and monitoring
Expertise with version control systems and collaborative development workflows (GitHub)
Expertise with JIRA, standard agile sprint planning, etc.
Understanding of Software Defined Radios and how they are used, configured, and tested
Working knowledge of RF Network and Spectrum Analyzers
Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent technical experience
2–5 years of professional software engineering experience
Professional experience using Rust, and similar programming languages
Experience operating or supporting software in production environments
Related experience or interest in aviation, aerospace, or other regulated industries
AURA is a small company, and every employee must be willing to have a “can-do” attitude, exceptional teamworking skills, dedication to strong documentation and code annotation, as well as a continuous learning mindset. We’re an EOE that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to fearlessly drive change. www.auranetworksystems.com