Software Engineer

Qualifications

• Must currently have a Secret Clearance and be eligible for a TS/SCI
• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or applicable engineering or science field
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with degree, or minimum of 7 years hands-on professional experience without degree

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on experience within the last 5 years supporting Group 1 and/or Group 2 UxS through software development, integration, testing, and/or mission support (experience with Group 3 UxS may be considered)
• Experience with commercially available UxS is desirable
• Proficient in C, C++, and object-oriented software development methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to deliver working production software in an agile development environment
• Extensive knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning techniques: waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection algorithms
• Extensive knowledge in BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and Px4 (5 years)
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (e.g., combining data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDAR) to enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy
• Experience working with ground control software such as QGroundControl for mission planning, execution, and monitoring
• Experience with the Qt/QML framework for developing user-friendly graphical interfaces
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocol for communication between UAVs and ground stations
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and prototyping tasks
• Strong understanding of data networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network communication issues
• Skilled in parsing and reverse engineering complex codebases (e.g., C++, Python) to identify subtle errors in data communications within hardware and software systems
• Experience with CAD
• Demonstrated ability to fully build target software from source files