Junior Software Engineer - PX4 Autopilot

Salary: $50,500 - 78,500 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with PX4 Autopilot firmware, such as custom modules, parameter tuning, board bring-up, or sensor drivers.
• Proficiency in C++ and familiarity with Python scripting.
• Experience with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Basic understanding of control systems, sensor fusion, or embedded Linux is an advantage.
• Preferred experience with custom PX4 modules or board targets, MAVLink, QGroundControl, Gazebo or jMAVSim, and GitLab or GitHub workflows.
• Familiarity with RTOS concepts, DMA, or low-level peripheral debugging is preferred.
• Internship, capstone, or personal project experience involving drones or robotics is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

• Develop and adapt PX4 firmware for custom aircraft configurations.
• Integrate sensors, radios, and onboard computing modules through CAN, UART, and I2C interfaces.
• Assist with simulation-based testing in Gazebo, HITL, and SITL environments.
• Support flight tests, analyze logs, and debug software.
• Contribute to Git-based development workflows, including merge requests and CI/CD builds.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and flight-test teams to deliver integrated unmanned aircraft systems.

• CI/CD
• Embedded
• Firmware
• Git
• GitHub
• GitLab
• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• Python
• Robotics
• Security
• Sensor Fusion

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We are Griffon Aerospace, an aerospace solutions provider based in Madison, Alabama, specializing in the design, development, and operation of advanced unmanned aircraft systems. Since 1995, we have delivered more than 12,000 unmanned air vehicles to the Department of Defense, allied nations, and commercial customers. We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our growing UAS development team, contributing to custom flight software design, integration, and validation, as well as development, simulation, and flight-test operations. This early-career opportunity suits a recent graduate or engineer with PX4 experience from academic projects, open-source work, or internships. We offer competitive salary and benefits, mentorship and training from experienced aerospace professionals, career-growth and project-ownership opportunities, and a collaborative, innovative work environment.

last updated 42 week of 2026