Former software manager Briahna O'Neill filed a lawsuit against Boeing subsidiary Wisk Aero for wrongful termination.
The suit alleges Wisk leadership pressured engineers to reduce federally-required software testing for its autonomous electric aircraft.
Management reportedly prioritized an aggressive first-flight deadline set for May 2025.
O'Neill claims her termination occurred in March 2025.
The firing took place 12 days after she submitted a formal report regarding FAA safety violations.
The lawsuit describes the flight management software as disorganized spaghetti code containing numerous defects.
Wisk and Boeing declined to comment on the pending litigation.
These allegations add to the safety scrutiny currently facing parent company Boeing.