Senior Software Engineer – Autonomous Pilot Integration (Weapons)

About the role

In this role, you'll develop and integrate autonomy capabilities for launched effects platforms, owning major features from design through operational deployment. You'll work closely with Autonomy Capabilities and Perception teams, feature crews, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customer partners to deliver mission‑ready autonomy software.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and field autonomy software on launched effects platforms, including payload computer bring‑up, autopilot integration (PX4, ArduPilot), and multi‑agent coordination.
• Own major features from software‑in‑the‑loop through live flight testing and operational deployment.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor teammates, and drive design decisions for complex autonomy capabilities.
• Collaborate with Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, autopilot vendors, C2 providers, and customers to ensure integrated solutions.
• Prepare, validate, and release mission‑ready systems for fleet‑scale deployments, coordinating hardware/software compatibility.
• Travel to test sites and customer exercises to support flight operations, system bring‑up, troubleshooting, and mission execution.

Required profile

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent advanced‑degree experience).
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience developing or integrating real‑time or embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux‑based development and embedded systems.
• Experience integrating complex software and hardware systems and supporting system integration, testing, or field events.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Required skills

• C++
• Linux
• Embedded systems
• PX4
• ArduPilot
• Python
• Docker
• CMake/Conan
• CI/CD pipelines