Senior Engineer, Software Integration Engineer (R5462)
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead integration of Hivemind autonomy onto expeditionary and operations platforms by designing software interfaces connecting autonomy with vehicle subsystems, autopilots, payloads, mission computers, and platform services. Configure Linux mission-computing environments, middleware, containers, and deployment pipelines while integrating sensors, payloads, radios, tactical networks, and mission systems. Own integrations throughout their lifecycle from interface design through validation in Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and Vehicle-in-the-Loop environments to successful demonstrations and operational deployments. Lead debugging across hardware, embedded software, networking, and autonomy interfaces, and mentor junior engineers to drive best practices. Coordinate activities across autonomy, systems engineering, flight test, program leadership, and external partners.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 4–7 years of experience in integration and testing of robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similar complex systems
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++ and Python
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Proficiency in Linux-based development
- Experience integrating complex software systems with vehicle platforms, mission computing environments, payloads, sensors, and communications systems
- Experience with sensor integration and middleware framework like ROS
- Hands-on experience supporting field tests, demonstrations, or operational events
- Strong systems engineering and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with flight control systems such as ArduPilot or PX4
- Experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing, quadrotor, or both)
- Background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems
- Familiarity with flight controllers, radios, and communications systems
- CI/CD experience
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