UAS Software Engineer, Central UAS Technologies

Job Description

Job Description

Description

****Statement to Applicants: This position is unable to accommodate sponsorship****

Central UAS Technologies, a business vertical of Central Life Sciences, is expanding!  We are an industry pioneering team that develops software solutions for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) including chemical application and surveillance platforms used in agriculture, forestry, mosquito control, and other adjacent industries.

About The Role : We are looking for a Software Engineer with prior robotics or UAS experience to join our growing team. This role will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and deploying future GCS software in addition to contributing to firmware solutions for our current and future product lines. Our ideal candidate will also have some familiarity with integrating with backend APIs and mapping services.

You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects alongside a multidisciplinary team. We are a small but fast-growing engineering group, and you will be asked to contribute, at times, to all aspects of the software and product development life cycle including feature development, documentation, automated testing, architectural decisions, and technical support when necessary.

The position requires work and training to be performed routinely on-site at our Daytona Beach, FL facilities. While occasional work from home may be feasible, remote only candidates will NOT be considered. Learn more about us at  

About Our Parent Company: At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries…one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at  to learn more. 

What We Have to Offer: An impactful career opportunity focused on developing technology with a direct impact on public health and conservation -- your meaningful work will help reduce the spread of vector borne illnesses and disease, as well as limit the amount of chemicals or emissions released into the environment (through rural and urban municipalities, agricultural applications, horticultural applications, and more. We are over 6400 employees strong and offer an amazing educational assistance program in addition to great medical, dental, vision, which you will be eligible the first of the month following 30 days, plus free life and free disability insurance. Our 401k has a 3% match and you are eligible immediately. We also offer pet insurance and other voluntary benefits. 

If you are excited to take the next step in your career, please apply!  We look forward to hearing from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain ground control station (GCS) apps and companion utilities on the Qt stack using C++ and QML, Android JNI, ADB, and related tooling
• Contribute to firmware development and sensor integration (e.g. Mavlink)
• Build and maintain features, improvements and software architectures that support native applications
• Develop professional user experiences

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exposure to open-source UAV software systems (e.g. PX4, Ardupilot, Dronecode, Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc.)
• Experience with one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python, Javascript, LUA,  etc).
• Clear examples of projects/products/labs that you’ve been a key contributor
• The ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• This position is unable to accommodate sponsorship

NICE TO HAVE CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES  

• Previous Experience with UAVs/Robotics, computer vision, or artificial intelligence
• Experience with embedded and real-time systems, microcontrollers, etc.
• Experience with Web or backend API development (e.g. .NET or JavaScript frameworks)
• Experience with Cloud Infrastructure and IOT
• Experience with  GIS systems and/or mapping libraries
• Experience developing mobile android applications
• Professional experience or interest in vector-borne disease control, ecology, agriculture, or forestry domains

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical degree
• Demonstrable experience and skill in C++ development (2+ years)
• Knowledge of  Qt/QML Framework and GUI development

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular standing, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and handling large, medium, and small sized components
• This position is based in a low (audio) volume, indoor temperature controlled manufacturing/assembly setting. This position requires the frequent use of a computer and UAS equipment 
• Strong teamworking skills through collaborative problem solving 

POSITION INFORMATION  

• This position pays $110k-$130k/year depending on experience
• This is an on-site/in-office position

****Statement to Applicants: This position is unable to accommodate sponsorship****

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.