About the job
About Manna
At Manna, we are revolutionizing delivery services by utilizing the skies.
Our mission is bold yet straightforward: to provide fast, eco-friendly, and safe suburban deliveries. We develop our own aviation-grade drones that transport food, beverages, groceries, and more from local vendors directly to customers' doors within minutes.
Our team is characterized by a commitment to making a difference, a focus on safety, and a belief that the best solutions arise from collaborative teamwork where everyone can be their authentic selves. We operate with speed, passion, and an unwavering desire to improve in all endeavors.
If you are eager to create groundbreaking technology that has a tangible impact on the world (and enjoy your work in the process), you’ll thrive at Manna.
Welcome to Manna — where we are delivering the future.
Role Purpose
As the Lead Software Engineer for the Aircraft team, you will spearhead the technical strategy for onboard and embedded aircraft systems. You will establish long-term architectural direction, oversee complex multi-project deliveries, and mentor senior engineers throughout the broader software organization.
This position is perfect for someone who excels in both deep technical work in embedded/robotics software and high-level system design, standards, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the architecture for aircraft onboard software and associated firmware.
- Establish standards for reliability, performance, and scalability across aircraft systems.
- Contribute to architectural decisions impacting multiple teams (e.g., Aircraft ↔ Airspace ↔ QA).
- Lead design reviews for essential components, ensuring reliable deployment in safety-critical settings.
- Oversee roadmap execution while balancing immediate operational requirements with long-term system sustainability.
- Manage risk, rollout strategies, incident analysis, and ongoing enhancement for aircraft software.
- Collaborate closely with Hardware, Autonomy, Operations, and Aviation stakeholders.
- Mentor senior engineers and strengthen technical leadership within the team.
- Provide daily technical leadership and coaching to software engineers.
- Assist in recruitment and onboarding to expand team capabilities.

