Software Integration Engineer

Software Integration EngineerLocation: Huntsville, Alabama, United States.This is a hands-on engineering role focused on integrating fast-evolving headquarters software into real-world lab and flight environments; The position supports defense and aerospace programs and operates at the intersection of software, hardware, and field systems.Responsibilities:Own deployment and configuration of navigation and quantum sensing software on UAS platformsAlign field deployments with rapidly evolving HQ software releasesBring up and verify complete sensor, driver, transport, and navigation stacks before lab and flight testingTesting and Field OperationsAct as the on-site software lead during field trialsDiagnose and resolve software and system-level issuesRetrieve, validate, and organize lab and flight test data for HQ teamsSupport hardware-in-the-loop testing and fielded system validationTravel domestically and internationally as requiredCollaboration and Process ImprovementWork closely with systems engineers, hardware engineers, and HQ software teamsClose integration gaps between hardware and softwareImprove deployment workflows, CI/CD processes, and testing pipelines for hardware-integrated softwarePerform additional duties aligned with skills and experienceQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related fieldExperience deploying and operating software on Linux-based embedded, robotics, or UAS platformsExperience with numerical software or algorithm development related to inertial navigation, state estimation, data fusion, or optimizationProficiency in systems programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, and PythonExperience setting up and maintaining continuous integration systemsFamiliarity with DevOps practices for hardware-integrated systemsExperience working with sensor drivers, middleware, and data transport layersAbility to collaborate across software, hardware, systems, and research teamsPreferred:Experience in defense, aerospace, autonomy, robotics, or navigation systemsBenefits and Compensation:Competitive compensation packageEquity potentialFlexible work environmentHybrid work modelOpportunity to work on field-validated quantum navigation technologyCollaborative global engineering environment