Autonomous UAS Robotics Software Engineer

MORSE Corp Co-op Opportunities; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

MORSE Corp seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to design and integrate avionics for prototype UAVs, focusing on embedded systems, navigation, and autonomy. You will implement control systems, analyze flight data, and support flight testing for end-to-end vehicle development.

The role emphasizes delivering novel UAS from concept to flight, with opportunities to work across PX4, ROS, and sensor integration in a collaborative, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, Aerospace or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong skills in C++, Rust, and Python; experience with navigation algorithms.
• Experience with low-level embedded programming and microcontrollers.
• Experience with PX4 or other flight controllers; system architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect multi-controller systems and define component roles.
• Implement navigation and autonomy logic in Rust and C++.
• Develop and integrate PX4/ROS-based control and path planning.
• Write and debug LIDAR drivers in C++/Rust; analyze flight logs.
• Support prototype vehicle development and HWIL/SWIL testing.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Embedded systems

Navigation algorithms

Autonomy

PX4

ROS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GNC

Flight controllers

Job description

MORSE Corp seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to design and integrate avionics for prototype UAVs, focusing on embedded systems, navigation, and autonomy. You will implement control systems, analyze flight data, and support flight testing for end-to-end vehicle development.

The role emphasizes delivering novel UAS from concept to flight, with opportunities to work across PX4, ROS, and sensor integration in a collaborative, security-conscious environment.