Embedded Software Engineer (Drone Stack)

What you'll do

• Deploy and adapt autonomy capabilities on embedded Linux and other compute platforms, integrating sensors and capturing data.
• Integrate autonomy software with aircraft hardware, autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, and ground control stations.
• Run system testing and validation, support live UAV flight tests, and resolve software and integration issues.

What they ask for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on robotics experience spanning hardware, software, and systems integration.
• Modern C++ is required; development experience with Docker, containerized deployments, Linux, git, GitLab, and Visual Studio Code.
• Hands-on integration with Pixhawk-family autopilots (ArduPilot and/or PX4); knowledge of listed communication buses and protocols; ability to travel roughly 10–20%; U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• Modern C++ standards (C++11/17/20), Bash, and CMake; FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• Agile and CI/CD familiarity; hands-on NVIDIA Jetson or Raspberry Pi; active U.S. SECRET clearance.

Pay

$125K – $185K USD base salary

Tools

modern C++, Docker, Ubuntu, RHEL, git, GitLab, Visual Studio Code, Pixhawk

AI focus

Build and integrate autonomy software for unmanned aircraft and other vehicle platforms.