Software Engineer

The Ascendancy Group

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret Clearance - TS/SCI Eligible
  • B.S. in Computer Engineering/Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field
  • 3+ years of experience with a degree or 7+ years without
  • Proficient in C, C++, and object-oriented programming
  • Knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning techniques
  • Experience with BetaFlight, AruPilot, and Px4 for 5 years
  • Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques and MAVLink protocol

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative software solutions for mission-critical projects
  • Deliver production-quality software in an agile environment
  • Enhance navigation accuracy through sensor fusion techniques
  • Work with ground control software for mission planning and execution
  • Create user-friendly graphical interfaces using Qt/QML
  • Troubleshoot network communication issues effectively
  • Build software from source files and ensure successful deployment

Benefits

  • Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in impactful initiatives
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology and projects
Full Job Description
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that require a high level of security clearance and

technical expertise. If you are passionate about developing innovative software solutions and meet the clearance requirements, we invite you to apply and contribute to impactful initiatives within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Requirements
• Secret Clearance - TS/SCI Eligible
• B.S. in Computer Engineering/ Science, Aerospace Engineering, or applicable engineering or science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with Degree
• Minimum of 7 years hands-on professional experience without Degree
• Proficient in C, C++ and object-oriented software development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver working production software in an agile development environment.
• Extensive knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning techniques: waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection algorithms.
• Extensive knowledge in BetaFlight, AruPilot, and Px4- 5 years.
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (e.g., combining data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDAR) to enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy.
• Experience working with ground control software such as Ground Control for mission planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Experience with the Qt/QML framework for developing user-friendly graphical interfaces.
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocol for communication between UAVs and ground stations.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and prototyping tasks.
• Strong understanding of data networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network communication issues.
• Skilled in parsing and reverse engineering complex codebases (e.g., C++, Python) to identify subtle errors in data communications within hardware and software systems.
• Experience with CAD
• Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files.

If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!

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