Software Engineer V/VI

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of embedded and application-level software for high-reliability, safety-critical UAS systems.

• Develop software for flight controls, mission autonomy, ground station integration, and real-time data processing.

• Take ownership of major software components or subsystems from start to finish, including technology stack decisions, performance optimization, fault tolerance, and certification pathways.

• Collaborate with systems, hardware, GNC, flight test, and cybersecurity teams to define requirements and integrate software into flight demonstrations.

• Design and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, build systems, and deployment strategies for cloud-edge hybrid environments.

• Mentor mid-level and senior engineers; conduct code and design reviews; establish engineering best practices.

• Contribute to technical roadmaps and assess real-time middleware, model-based design, and AI/ML autonomy technologies.

• Influence product direction for strike, counter-UAS, and multi-domain systems.

• Support qualification, certification, and airworthiness processes through verification, validation, and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–15+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial experience with complex, high-reliability, or safety-critical systems.

• Extensive expertise in C# and proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Matlab/Simulink.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering real-time embedded software, flight-critical applications, autonomy stacks, or mission systems for UAS, drones, robotics, or similar platforms.

• Advanced knowledge of Git/GitHub workflows, Visual Studio, and scripting/automation in Bash, PowerShell, or Python.

• Strong experience in building and optimizing CI/CD systems; GitHub Actions is required.

• Experience in deploying and managing software in AWS or hybrid cloud environments.

• Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architecture across teams.

• Experience in delivering under tight schedules in regulated industries.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

• U.S. person status is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is preferred; existing clearance is a significant advantage.

• Cover letter or application summary must begin with '[Favorite Tool] Specialist found.'

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other benefit options.

• 401k with company match.

• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.

• 40 hours of sick time.

• 12 annual company holidays.

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• Cutting-edge defense and aerospace technology environment.

• Collaborative culture.