Senior C++ Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop modular autonomy capabilities for diverse defense applications.
• Integrate and deploy autonomy solutions onto embedded Linux and other hardware platforms, including sensor interfacing and data collection.
• Integrate autonomy software with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, and ground-control stations.
• Support live flight testing of autonomy software on Group 1–5 unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Collaborate with third-party UAS vendors to integrate autonomy software onto OEM hardware.
• Perform system-level setup, testing, and validation in software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, test, and operational environments.
• Troubleshoot complex integration and software issues to ensure reliability and performance.
• Implement service-oriented-architecture software and inter-process messaging systems for autonomous UASs.
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers, DoD warfighter domain experts, and UAS vendors on customer delivery and demonstrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering field.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience working with robotic systems across hardware, software, and integration.
• Experience programming in C++, preferably modern C++.
• Experience integrating autonomy or robotics products with Pixhawk autopilots, ArduPilot, and/or PX4.
• Experience with UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, and Ethernet communication buses and protocols.
• Experience with Docker, containerized deployment environments, and Linux-based operating systems such as RHEL or Ubuntu.
• Experience using Git, Visual Studio Code, and GitLab.
• Familiarity with real-time, edge-computing, and safety-critical systems in SIL, HIL, test, and operational environments.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-oriented project-delivery mindset.
• Willingness to travel frequently for on-site integration and demonstrations, estimated at 10–20%.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance are required.
• Experience with modern C++ standards, Bash, and CMake is preferred.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is preferred.
• Experience with Agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
• Experience integrating COTS hardware such as Nvidia Jetson and Raspberry Pi is preferred.
• An active U.S. SECRET clearance is preferred.

Benefits

• The company provides health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
• Eligible roles may include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units.
• The position is primarily in-office five days per week, with occasional remote-work flexibility.
• Frequent travel for on-site integration and demonstrations is expected at an estimated 10–20%.