Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer

Aurora Flight Sciences; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences in Manassas is seeking a talented Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer. This role involves designing and developing critical onboard software for autonomous systems in a collaborative team environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with proficiency in C/C++ or Python. The position offers a salary range of $63,000 to $113,000 annually and includes a variety of comprehensive benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent discipline.
• Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ or Python.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and/or small teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop flight and/or mission‑critical onboard software for autonomous systems.
• Work independently on a multi‑disciplinary team.

Skills

C/C++

Python

UAS or Autonomous Vehicles

Robotic System Guidance

Navigation and Control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline

Tools

Mathworks Simulink/Stateflow Auto‑Coder Toolchain

CMMI (level 3 or higher)

DO-178B

Job description

Position Overview At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated Autonomous Vehicle Software Engineer to help us create the future of flight.

Responsibilities

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking Software Engineers to contribute to the development of next‑generation autonomous aircraft. Our contributions to the aerospace industry include the world‑record breaking Orion aircraft, the first fully autonomous helicopter (AACUS), a flying taxi, underwater vehicles and a solar plane to name a few. In this role, you will be part of a highly collaborative environment in which you will work independently on a multi‑disciplinary team to design and develop flight and/or mission‑critical onboard software for autonomous systems. As such, candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and the desire to take on new tasks and develop new skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent discipline.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Relevant Discipline Interest and Working Knowledge (typically includes a mix of):
• UAS or Autonomous Vehicles
• Robotic System Guidance
• Navigation and Control
• Ground or Airborne Mission Systems
• General Aerospace Flight Control or Cockpit Avionics Systems
• User / Ground Stations
• Demonstrated proficiency in C/C++ or Python at a level commensurate with background.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and/or small teams.

Preferred Requirements

• Payload Control
• Model-Based Design and/or Model-Based Test
• Mathworks Simulink/Stateflow Auto‑Coder Toolchain
• CMMI (level 3 or higher)
• DO-178B
• C/C++, Qt, or Java
• Human Machine (HMI) Interactions
• Programming C/C++
• Low Level Algorithms
• Microcontrollers and Embedded Processors

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on‑site at our Manassas, VA or Cambridge, MA sites.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $63,000.00 to $113,000.00
• Maximum Range: $77,000.00 to $137,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.