Autonomous Systems Software Engineer – Navigation & UxS

Cydecor, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cydecor, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems) to design, develop, test, and integrate software for unmanned systems aboard UxS platforms.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, Qt/QML interfaces, Python scripting, and integration with flight control software (BetaFlight, ArduPilot, PX4) in an Agile environment. Candidates must meet security clearance requirements and hold a relevant degree; 3+ years of professional software experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active or Interim Secret with ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on software development with degree, or 7 years without degree.
• Proficiency in C, C++, OO software development.
• Experience in Agile development.
• Experience with autonomous navigation and path planning.
• Experience with BetaFlight, ArduPilot, PX4.
• Experience integrating sensor data (GPS/IMU/Cameras/LiDAR).
• Experience with Qt/QML and ground control software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for autonomous unmanned systems.
• Develop software using C, C++, and OO programming.
• Support Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, development, testing, and integration.
• Develop and enhance autonomous navigation and path-planning capabilities, including waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection.
• Integrate software with flight control platforms including BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and PX4.
• Support development and integration of ground control software for mission planning, execution, and system monitoring.
• Develop user interfaces using the Qt/QML framework.
• Implement Python scripts supporting automation, data analysis, and software prototyping.
• Integrate sensor data from GPS, IMUs, cameras, LiDAR, etc. for navigation accuracy.
• Support software communications using MAVLink and TCP/IP networking protocols.
• Troubleshoot defects and integration challenges across hardware/software.
• Analyze and reverse engineer existing code to identify and resolve issues.
• Build, compile, and maintain software from source code repositories.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and stakeholders for software integration and fielding.

Skills

C

C++

OO programming

Agile

Python

Qt/QML

MAVLink

TCP/IP

QGroundControl

Autonomous navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/Aerospace

Tools

Qt

QGroundControl

PX4

ArduPilot

BetaFlight

Job description

Cydecor, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems) to design, develop, test, and integrate software for unmanned systems aboard UxS platforms.

The role emphasizes C/C++ development, Qt/QML interfaces, Python scripting, and integration with flight control software (BetaFlight, ArduPilot, PX4) in an Agile environment. Candidates must meet security clearance requirements and hold a relevant degree; 3+ years of professional software experience is preferred.