Job Summary: Join an aerospace and defense industry leader as an Autonomous Systems Software Engineer!
Duration: 6 months, possible to extend/convert
Location: Washington, D.C. / Arlington, VA - Onsite/Hybrid
Must Haves:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or unmanned systems.
- Strong C++ and Python development experience.
- Background in autonomous systems, robotics, motion planning, decision-making, or behavior modeling.
- Experience developing software for UAVs/UAS, drones, or autonomous aircraft.
- Experience working with simulation environments (AFSIM, NGTS, or similar).
- Eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Day to Day:
- Design and develop autonomy behaviors for unmanned aircrafts.
- Build high-performance software in C++ and Python for planning, decision-making, and behavior execution.
- Develop and test multi-agent/swarm coordination capabilities.
- Integrate autonomy algorithms with simulation, hardware, and flight systems.
- Collaborate with perception, planning, hardware, simulation, and flight test teams.
- Support flight testing, demonstrations, and operational deployments.
- Analyze mission and flight data to improve autonomy performance.
- Research and prototype next-generation autonomy and AI capabilities.
Compensation:
$110/hr to $150/hr.
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.
Pay: $110.00 - $150.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101
