Autonomy Software Lead: Unmanned Platforms (C++, Linux)

The Best Job Board; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

The Best Job Board in San Mateo, California is seeking an engineer to develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, and space domains.

Lead small technical teams through design, validation, and field deployment of autonomous capabilities; requires a CS/EE/ME/Aerospace degree and 4–7+ years’ experience, C++, Linux, embedded systems, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. This role offers collaborative, hands-on work at the robotics frontier.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in CS, EE, ME, or Aerospace.
• 4–7+ years of experience depending on degree level.
• Proficiency in C++, Linux and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned platforms.
• Lead small technical teams through design, validation, and field deployment.

Skills

C++

Linux

Embedded Systems

DDS

Python

Container Orchestration

Technical Leadership

System Diagnostics

ICD Authoring

Simulation Testing

Hardware-in-the-loop

Software-in-the-loop

C2 Standards

Mentorship

Real-time systems

Shell Scripting

Education

CS/EE/ME/Aerospace degree

Tools

DDS

Container Orchestration

Job description

The Best Job Board in San Mateo, California is seeking an engineer to develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned platforms across air, maritime, and space domains.

Lead small technical teams through design, validation, and field deployment of autonomous capabilities; requires a CS/EE/ME/Aerospace degree and 4–7+ years’ experience, C++, Linux, embedded systems, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance. This role offers collaborative, hands-on work at the robotics frontier.