Autonomy Software Lead — Embedded Systems & Robotics

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San Mateo (CA)

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USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

4 days ago
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The Best Job Board is seeking a senior technical leader to develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, and space domains. You will guide technical strategy and mentor senior engineers across programs.

Requirements include a CS/EE/ME/Aerospace degree, 10+ years of experience, proficiency in C++ and Linux-based embedded systems, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

  • Requires a degree in CS, EE, ME, or Aerospace with 10+ years of experience.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Linux-based embedded systems.
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, and space domains.
  • Lead technical strategy across multiple programs, mentoring senior engineers and driving cross-functional architecture decisions.

Skills

C++
Linux
Embedded Systems
Autonomy Software
Robotics Middleware
Python
Container Orchestration
System Diagnostics
Technical Leadership
Hardware-in-the-loop
Software-in-the-loop
C2 Interoperability
Architecture Design
Mentorship
Real-time Systems
Shell Scripting

Education

Bachelors in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace

Job description

The Best Job Board is seeking a senior technical leader to develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, and space domains. You will guide technical strategy and mentor senior engineers across programs.

Requirements include a CS/EE/ME/Aerospace degree, 10+ years of experience, proficiency in C++ and Linux-based embedded systems, and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

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