Senior Software Engineer Autonomous Pilot Integration

You will integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft, prepare and validate flight-ready systems, and support live flight operations. You will diagnose embedded-system and software issues, capture and analyze flight data, collaborate across engineering functions, improve integration processes, and support certification and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems
• Prepare, configure, and validate flight-ready systems
• Coordinate hardware and software compatibility and mission readiness
• Support live flight operations, safety checks, system bring-up, and troubleshooting
• Diagnose hardware and software integration issues
• Capture and analyze flight data
• Collaborate with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test functions
• Build tools and processes to improve integration and flight-test reliability
• Support certification, airworthiness, compliance documentation, and system validation
• Travel 30–40% for offices, customer sites, and flight-integration events

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, a similar field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 2 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or a master's or PhD with internship or equivalent practical experience
• C++ and Python proficiency
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems
• Linux-based development, embedded systems, shell scripting, and system diagnostics
• Knowledge of sensor integration, sensor fusion, and middleware frameworks
• Experience supporting flight demonstrations or live exercises
• Experience with simulation tools and environments for testing and validation
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity