Software Integration & Test Engineering Manager I

About the role

This is an in-office position for hire at Inspired Flight’s HQ in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4-8 software and test engineers.
• Provide technical guidance on system architecture and code.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, drone testing, and DevOps.
• Manage software development lifecycle from requirements through deployment.
• Work with product/hardware engineering teams to define integration & test requirements.
• Interface with Product and Program Management on scope, schedules, and risk communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• 7+ years experience, with at least 2 years leadership experience.
• Experience in a related field, preferably: UAS, aviation, aerospace, robotics, autonomy or defense industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with UAS/drone systems.
• Experience in working with developing & testing software on hardware systems.
• Proficiency in Android app development, AWS, C++, Java, C#.
• Experienced in leading front end web development.
• Familiarity with QGC, ArduPilot, PX4, and MavLink.
• Strong technical leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• UAV Pilot experience and/or a FAA Part 107 License.

Skills

• Software engineering.
• Drone testing.
• DevOps.
• Front end web development.
• Android app development.
• C++.
• Java.
• QGC.
• ArduPilot.
• PX4.
• MavLink.

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off.
• World Class Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan.
• 401k w/ 6% company match.
• Quarterly Team Bonus Plan.

Pay

$140,000-$170,000 DOE

Schedule

Full-time