Embedded Software Engineer

C++ / Embedded Linux / Autonomous Systems Security Clearance Summary A technology-focused engineering organization is seeking a robotic software engineer to design and integrate complex autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems across hardware and software environments. The team develops and deploys autonomous flight capabilities for unmanned aerial vehicles supporting demanding defense applications. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle, including C++ development, hardware integration, embedded Linux deployment, systems testing, flight testing, troubleshooting, and customer demonstrations. Engineers collaborate with autonomy, robotics, software, hardware, and flight-test specialists to deliver reliable autonomous systems operating in real-world environments. Responsibilities Software engineers in this role develop and integrate modular autonomy capabilities across a range of defense applications, deploying software onto embedded Linux systems and unmanned aerial vehicle platforms. Engineers integrate autonomy software with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT, GPS, INS, ground control stations, and other vehicle hardware. They also interface with third-party UAV manufacturers to integrate autonomy software onto OEM platforms. Additional responsibilities include developing C++ software, integrating sensors, collecting data, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and validating systems through software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and live flight-test environments. Engineers also support flight testing across Group 1 to Group 5 UAVs, implement service-oriented architectures and inter-process messaging systems, and work directly with customers and operational experts during system integration and demonstrations. Required Skills Experience working with robotic or autonomous systems Experience integrating software with physical hardware Experience with Pixhawk, ArduPilot, or PX4 Experience developing within embedded Linux environments Experience using Docker Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, or Ethernet Familiarity with real-time or edge-computing systems Experience with SIL or HIL testing Experience using Git or GitLab BS or MS in robotics, computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Willingness to travel approximately 10% to 20% Preferred Skills Experience with modern C++ Experience using Bash and CMake Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or Raspberry Pi Experience with Agile development and CI/CD pipelines Experience supporting UAV integration or live flight testing Experience with safety-critical software systems Active U.S. Secret security clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr Searchability Aerospace & Defense