Drone Autonomy Software Engineer – AI & Sensing

WingXpand, LLC.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WingXpand is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and deploy software for our autonomous drone systems. You will work directly with hardware, test in real-world conditions, and drive rapid, iterative development from concept to production in a fast-growing startup.

The role emphasizes C++ on Linux, sensor integration, API design for vehicle control, and Ground Control Software. A bachelor's in CS/CE/Robotics and 3+ years of robotics software experience are required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with C++ in a Linux development environment.
• Experience testing, evaluating, and troubleshooting robotic systems.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established codebases.
• Proven experience designing and implementing modular, scalable software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Integrate third-party sensors and systems into our autonomous drone platform.
• Develop and enhance APIs for commanding and controlling autonomous drone systems.
• Design and implement front-end and back-end software for WingXpand's Ground Control Software.
• Support lab and field testing to validate system reliability and performance across diverse conditions.

Skills

C++

Linux

Robotics

APIs

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

Master's in a relevant field

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

VOXL

Docker

Git

Job description

WingXpand is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and deploy software for our autonomous drone systems. You will work directly with hardware, test in real-world conditions, and drive rapid, iterative development from concept to production in a fast-growing startup.

The role emphasizes C++ on Linux, sensor integration, API design for vehicle control, and Ground Control Software. A bachelor's in CS/CE/Robotics and 3+ years of robotics software experience are required, with