Senior Software Engineering - Telecommute

Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. We are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale. Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.based manufacturing. This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building the systems that integrate with our deployment environments, crafting specialized tools for engineering research, and supporting new technologies that aid towards the advancement of sUAS functional systems.

Lead and participate in the end-to-end lifecycle of software development from concept to deployment, contributing high-quality, production-ready code.

Ability to work independently, taking personal ownership of tasks and deliverables, while not neglecting teamwork and clear communication.

Support application deployments in the field for product testing and demonstrations; including live troubleshooting and analysis.

Uphold and raise the bar for high code quality and performance, conducting code reviews and optimizations to improve system efficiency and scalability.

Be vigilant and proactive in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities.

Ability to design and architect robust software systems using Qt and C++.

Extensive experience in developing applications using the Qt framework.

Experience in developing and deploying cross-platform applications using Qt.

Understanding of the workflows associated with deploying Qt applications, such as build dependencies, environments, and targets.

Experience using build tools such as cmake, qmake, and compiler configuration.

Strong understanding of multi-platform application development.

Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON.

Ability to create clean code whilst following a set of defined coding standards.

with bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Experience developing on Embedded Linux platforms is a plus.

Experience developing on Android platforms is a plus.

Must have manual dexterity tooperatestandard office equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment. This position typically operates in a standard office setting and manufacturing environment. This role requires use of standard office and manufacturing equipment and may require occasional travel to customer locations or facilities. This position may have exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and non-climate-controlled environments. May require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) depending on the environment. Standard work hours for this position are 8:30am-5:00pm with occasional overtime as operational needs demand.

Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.

Employer provided life insurance.

Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

We ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation for employment for all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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