Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R4983)

📋 Description

• Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across
• Own the build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready systems; coordinate
• Travel to test sites and support live flight operations, including safety checks and
• Diagnose and resolve integration issues across autonomy software stacks and embedded systems in lab
• Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis to refine behaviors and identify
• Collaborate with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test teams to ensure mission-critical functionality is

🎯 Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or similar; or equivalent
• 7+ years with a Bachelor’s (or 5 with a Master’s; 4 with a PhD)
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with RTOS
• Linux-based development; embedded systems, shell scripting, diagnostics
• Sensor integration, sensor fusion, middleware (ROS, DDS)
• Flight demos or live exercises experience; simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS)

🎁 Benefits

• Pay range is position-based with bonus, benefits, and equity
• Full-time regular employee offers; relocation and visa processes as applicable