Beacon AI
AI pilot assistant for flight safety and efficiency
Beacon AI builds an AI copilot system that augments pilots with real-time assistance, safety checks, and data processing for commercial, private, and defense aviation. It serves aircraft operators to reduce human error, manage cockpit workload, and optimize routes and fleet operations. The hardware-light platform enhances situational awareness and mission performance using aviation and autonomy expertise.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Own technical hiring strategy and execution for Murdock (in-cockpit AI assistant), focusing on iOS, ML, robotics, and autonomy engineers. Partner with engineering leaders to source, screen, and close high-quality technical talent in a hybrid San Carlos role.
Software Engineer, Backend
Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and data pipelines powering an AI aviation safety platform. Requires 2+ years backend experience with Python or JS/TS and familiarity with APIs and databases.
Lead Backend Software Engineer
Lead backend engineer to architect, build, and scale services, APIs, and data pipelines powering a mission-critical aviation safety platform. Requires 5+ years building production backend systems in Python or Node.js.
Lead Software Engineer, Frontend
Lead frontend engineer driving React-based web interfaces for real-time aviation data visualization and flight safety systems. Requires 5+ years building high-performance web apps with deep React/TypeScript expertise.
Software Engineer, iOS/Mobile
Build iOS health/wearable apps using Swift/SwiftUI and HealthKit to visualize biometric data and integrate with wearables for real-time flight crew monitoring. Requires 3+ years iOS experience and strong UI/data visualization skills.
Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software
As a Software Engineer, you will design, build, and deploy advanced pilot assistance software for flight safety platforms, focusing on autonomy, robotics, and embedded systems in real-world aviation environments.
Lead Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will design, build, and deploy advanced pilot assistance software for a flight safety platform. This role involves developing autonomy, robotics, and embedded systems, taking ownership of mission-critical functionality, and mentoring a small team.
Senior Security Engineer
As a Senior Security Engineer, you will design and implement secure architectures, protect sensitive data, and mitigate security risks for Beacon AI. You will lead incident response efforts and integrate security best practices into the SDLC.
Office & Facilities Manager
Hands-on Office & Facilities Manager maintaining HQ operations, vendor contracts, AP, onboarding logistics, and events at an aviation AI startup. Requires 3+ years experience and hybrid onsite presence in San Carlos, CA.
Software Engineer, Artificial Intelligence/LLM (Multiple Seniority Levels)
Builds and owns end-to-end LLM-powered features including RAG, tool-calling, APIs, retrieval systems, evals, and monitoring for aviation AI platform. Requires production LLM experience, strong coding in Python/TypeScript, quality focus, and cost/latency optimization.