Autonomous Flight Systems Engineer

Insight Global; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA options

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Autonomous Integration Engineer to support the integration, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous aircraft systems. This role involves hands-on work across autonomy software, aircraft hardware, sensors, and onboard systems, with direct involvement in flight testing and field operations.

The candidate will integrate software with hardware, build flight-ready systems, and collaborate with multiple engineering teams to ensure successful testing, deployment, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software, systems integration, robotics, aerospace, or unmanned systems.
• Strong C++ and Python development experience.
• Linux expertise including scripting, troubleshooting, and system diagnostics.
• Experience with embedded systems and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with ROS, DDS, sensor integration, or sensor fusion.
• Hands-on experience supporting live flight tests or field operations.
• Experience with UAVs, autonomous systems, robotics, or aerospace platforms.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Integrate autonomy software with aircraft hardware, sensors, and onboard computers.
• Build, configure, and validate flight-ready systems.
• Support flight tests and field operations.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, networking, and sensor integration issues.
• Analyze flight logs and mission data.
• Collaborate with autonomy, GNC, systems, and test engineering teams.
• Develop tools and processes to improve testing and deployment efficiency.
• Support certification, validation, and compliance efforts.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Robotics

Tools

ROS

DDS

Sensor integration

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Autonomous Integration Engineer to support the integration, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous aircraft systems. This role involves hands-on work across autonomy software, aircraft hardware, sensors, and onboard systems, with direct involvement in flight testing and field operations.

The candidate will integrate software with hardware, build flight-ready systems, and collaborate with multiple engineering teams to ensure successful testing, deployment, and