Senior UAV Software Developer
Senior UAV Software Developer
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Job Description
Location: Fort Worth TX
Employment Type: Full-time On-site 9/80 schedule every other Friday off)
Compensation: $150K $200K base performance bonus
Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to government contracts); eligible for SECRET clearance
Travel: Minimal
Relocation Assistance: Available
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UAV Software Developer to contribute to the design integration and performance optimization of advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) software systems. This role plays a critical part in enhancing the autonomy reliability and flight capabilities of next-generation UAV platforms. You will work closely with engineering teams to integrate avionics support autonomous missions and optimize real-time system performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Contribute to the development and integration of flight software for autonomous UAV operations including testing tuning and support during flight missions.
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Enhance software performance for real-time operation safety and mission-critical reliability.
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Integrate flight control systems with various onboard payloads such as Lidar EO/IR hyperspectral sensors and other electro-mechanical subsystems.
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Work with avionics communication standards including ARINC 429 ARINC 664 and MIL-STD-1553.
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Support telemetry systems to facilitate data transmission including vehicle health mission data and configuration state to ground systems.
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Participate in flight test operations including both autonomous and remote-controlled modes.
Core Competencies
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Collaborate closely with systems engineers and hardware teams to support the successful deployment of UAV systems.
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Analyze test and flight data to improve control algorithms and overall aircraft performance.
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Tune autopilot software using real-world performance feedback and simulation tools.
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Maintain a proactive approach to continuous improvement troubleshooting and system refinement.
Desired Qualifications
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5 8 years of professional experience in UAV software development embedded systems or aerospace software engineering.
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Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
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Hands-on experience with flight control systems such as Pixhawk ArduPilot or similar platforms.
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Proficiency in C Python or comparable programming languages.
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Strong knowledge of Linux-based environments and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
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Experience with flight data analysis debugging and system-level troubleshooting.
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Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a cross-functional engineering team.
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Familiarity with standard productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
Employment Type
Full Time
