Autonomy Systems Lead Engineer

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Healthcare Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

20 days paid time off

7 weeks parental leave

$9,000 annual tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NightDragon Acquisition Corp. is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead technical execution for complex defense autonomy programs. This hands-on role requires integrating and deploying autonomy systems, working closely with customers and stakeholders. Candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field and strong programming skills in C++, Python, or Java. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $250,000 and includes premium healthcare, generous PTO, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience integrating software on hardware products.
• Ability to consistently deliver production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct technical execution for complex defense autonomy programs.
• Integrate and deploy autonomy stack on customer-bound hardware.
• Analyze test results and drive problems to resolution.

Skills

C++

Python

Java

Software design

Unit testing

Debugging

Algorithms

Data structures

Software documentation

Education

B.S. in computer science, engineering, robotics, or related field

Job description

NightDragon Acquisition Corp. is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead technical execution for complex defense autonomy programs. This hands-on role requires integrating and deploying autonomy systems, working closely with customers and stakeholders. Candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field and strong programming skills in C++, Python, or Java. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $250,000 and includes premium healthcare, generous PTO, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.