Autonomous Flight Software Engineer (GNC, ROS)

EngRadar; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Support

Employee Health Benefit Plans

6% Retirement Matching

Flexible PTO

Free Lunches

Free Snacks

AI Tools and Subscriptions

Job summary

EngRadar in Alameda, California is seeking a hands-on engineer to design and optimize autonomous flight software, focusing on guidance, navigation, and control. You will integrate software with onboard sensors and avionics to enable safe, real-time mission execution, including validation in simulated environments.

The ideal candidate has strong C++, Python, or Rust skills, plus ROS experience, flight simulation testing, and HITL validation.

Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous aircraft and real-time embedded programming languages (C++, Python, or Rust).
• Proven track record with GNC algorithms, ROS, and flight simulation testing.
• Experience in safety-critical software development.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

ROS

GNC Algorithms

Flight Control Algorithms

Sensor Fusion

Path Planning

Obstacle Avoidance

Adaptive Control

Computer Vision

HITL Testing

Embedded Systems

Flight Simulation

Safety-critical Software

Tools

ROS

Real-time Embedded Systems

Flight Simulation Software

Job description

EngRadar in Alameda, California is seeking a hands-on engineer to design and optimize autonomous flight software, focusing on guidance, navigation, and control. You will integrate software with onboard sensors and avionics to enable safe, real-time mission execution, including validation in simulated environments.

The ideal candidate has strong C++, Python, or Rust skills, plus ROS experience, flight simulation testing, and HITL validation.