Senior Software Engineer Autonomy Capabilities

You will design, implement, test, and deploy tactical autonomy algorithms for unmanned aircraft. You will develop planning, decision-making, behavior execution, and multi-agent coordination capabilities, combining classical autonomy with reinforcement learning. You will validate performance in field tests, analyze mission data, and adapt capabilities to evolving program needs.

Responsibilities

• Design tactical autonomy algorithms for unmanned aircraft
• Develop high-performance planning, decision-making, and behavior-execution software
• Implement and test multi-agent behavior architectures
• Combine rule-based autonomy with reinforcement learning methods
• Integrate autonomy solutions with perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and flight test teams
• Deploy capabilities and participate in field tests and flight demonstrations
• Analyze mission logs and performance data
• Research and prototype algorithms for autonomy roadmaps
• Adapt autonomy solutions to evolving mission, compliance, and operational requirements
• Travel around 10–15% of the year

Requirements

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, 4 years with a master's degree, or 2 years with a PhD
• C++ and Python proficiency
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems
• Background in control systems, motion planning, optimization, tactical behaviors, or distributed decision-making
• Experience with unmanned system technologies and algorithms
• Experience with simulation tools such as AFSIM or NGTS
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance or higher

Benefits

• Bonus
• Equity
• Temporary benefits package after 60 days of employment