Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)

What You'll Do

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert C++ and Linux development experience.
• Experience leading complex autonomy or embedded software integration efforts.
• Experience influencing technical direction across multiple engineering teams.
• Experience supporting operational test events or customer deployments.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Group 3 UAS or VTOL aircraft.
• Experience with custom autopilot integration.
• EO/IR or ViDAR integration.
• Long-endurance ISR missions.
• Docker, ARM embedded systems, and CI/CD experience.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical initiatives.
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• Full-time regular employee offer package:
• Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
• Temporary employee offer package:
• Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
• Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
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