Sr. Software Engineer

Worker Type

Regular

Summary

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Applications), you will be a senior technical leader and mentor in a stable, collaborative Agile development environment with a strong emphasis on software quality and engineering excellence. In this role, you will lead the planning, design, development, and testing of mission systems flight software for uncrewed aircraft.

• Software development in support of AV's vision‑based navigation, autonomy, cooperative behaviors, and mission systems technology roadmap. Opportunity to contribute across the full software stack from applications to BSP/firmware based on technical needs and interest.
• Work within a mature, quality‑focused software development organization with established processes, comprehensive testing frameworks, and emphasis on technical excellence.
• Write and test onboard Linux application software to support integration of sensors, processors, or other robotics systems into aircraft.
• Understand the requirements and process. Participate in and lead software design reviews.
• Create software design documentation according to software process requirements.
• Implement coding according to coding standards, write tests, and validate software according to the process. Contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Deliver work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget.
• Support and derive algorithm design from detailed software requirements.
• Work closely with multiple teams of software developers, reusing developed software to support different programs.
• Operate in a continuous learning environment and provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers.
• Work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
• Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Serve as a technical authority and contributor across multiple areas of the software stack (applications, BSP, firmware) based on project needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience in Linux application software development.
• Familiar with OOP software design patterns, SDLC, and STLC.
• Expertise in one of the following:
  Python, C, C++11/17, and STL.
• Demonstrated knowledge of VS Code or similar IDE as well as defect tracking tools.
• Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code; experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process.
• Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management.
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with source control tools such as Git and cloud‑based CI/CD tools.
• Willingness to travel locally (occasionally).

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience with computer vision and machine learning on embedded systems.
• Experience with UAS, drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other embedded systems.
• Familiar with real‑time controls, especially advanced estimation techniques.
• Experience developing within the Robot Operating System (ROS2) framework on Linux/ARM.
• Familiar with the FACE technical standard and UoC development.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying, and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one‑on‑one and small group settings.
• Demonstrates understanding of system design one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system.
• Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of…