Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R5200)
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Washington, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- 5+ years
Lead integration of autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring seamless operation across onboard compute, sensors, and control interfaces.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Responsibilities
- Integrate autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems
- Own build, configuration, and validation process for flight-ready systems
- Travel to test sites and support live flight operations
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues across complex autonomy software stacks and embedded systems
- Manage data collection during missions and post-test analysis
Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Nice to have: unmanned aerial systems
- Nice to have: autonomy stacks
- Nice to have: flight control systems
- Nice to have: GNC pipelines