Education: Bachelor's degree or related field
Experience: 3+ years
- Work across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, and software) to define systems and subsystems requirements, interfaces, data flows and how these requirements are implemented by the Software and Firmware Engineering teams.
- Define SW/FW features supporting defined requirements, set timelines for development of these features and drive the implementation, validation and release of these features against the general company program milestones.
- Own integration and delivery of software systems across flight control, autonomy, communications, and deployment tools.
- Works closely with Manufacturing to ensure the latest version of validated, vehicle specific software is deployed on UAVs.
- Serve as responsible engineer for end-to-end software integration on UAV programs.
- Coordinate software updates and release cycles across multiple internal teams.
- Works closely with Validation Engineers to ensure all released software passed automated and manual validation before release.
- Document interfaces, configurations, and integration procedures to ensure repeatability and reliability.
- Communicate technical status, risks, and dependencies to engineering leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in Software Integration or Systems Engineering.
- Passion for building advanced autonomous systems that contribute to U.S. and allied defense capabilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, and system interoperability.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver technical milestones across multiple teams.
- Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
- Experience integrating software for autonomous systems, UAVs, or robotics platforms.
- Experience with FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) is a plus.
- Familiarity with ROS, MAVLink, or similar robotics/middleware frameworks.
- Knowledge of embedded software development and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Background in GNC, mission systems, or sensor integration.
- Experience managing or coordinating technical programs in aerospace or defense environments.
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