Software Engineer, Python, Robotics

Description

Position title: Software Engineer

Location: Ft Story, VA

Clearance required: SECRET with TS/SCI eligibility

• Design, develop, and deploy software applications that support unmanned system operations in both mobile and fixed environments.
• Create solutions that integrate and embed software onto unmanned platforms to enable flight operations, command and control functions, and ISR capabilities.
• Support the integration of operational systems with unmanned platforms, ensuring reliable interoperability across mission systems.
• Assist in the administration and configuration of operating systems installed on locally manufactured printed circuit boards (PCBs) and other embedded hardware.
• Troubleshoot and improve transport pathways and data flows for onboard devices and mission systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and stakeholders to evaluate requirements and translate them into effective, scalable software solutions.
• Participate in testing, validation, and system integration events to ensure software readiness for fielding.
• Provide documentation, technical guidance, and user support related to deployed applications and embedded software systems.

• Secret Clearance
  -TS/SCI Eligible
• B.S. in Computer Engineering/ Science, Aerospace Engineering, or applicable engineering or science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on professional experience with Degree.
• Minimum of 7 years hands‑on professional experience without Degree.
• Proficient in C, C++ and object-oriented software development Methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver working production software in an agile development environment.
• Extensive knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning techniques: waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection algorithms.
• Extensive knowledge in Beta Flight, Aru Pilot, and Px4- 5 years.
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (e.g., combining data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDAR) to enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy.
• Experience working with ground control software such as QGround Control for mission planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Experience with the Qt/QML framework for developing user friendly graphical interfaces.
• Familiarity with MA VLink protocol for communication between UAVs and ground stations.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and prototyping tasks.
• Strong understanding of data networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network communication issues.
• Skilled in parsing and reverse engineering complex code bases (e.g., C++, Python) to identify subtle errors in data communications within hardware and software systems.
• Experience with CAD.
• Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files.