Flight Software Engineer

EngRadar

Alameda (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

EngRadar in Alameda, California is seeking a hands-on engineer to design and optimize autonomous flight software, focusing on guidance, navigation, and control. You will integrate software with onboard sensors and avionics to enable safe, real-time mission execution, including validation in simulated environments.

The ideal candidate has strong C++, Python, or Rust skills, plus ROS experience, flight simulation testing, and HITL validation.

Qualifications

Experience with autonomous aircraft and real-time embedded programming languages (C++, Python, or Rust).
Proven track record with GNC algorithms, ROS, and flight simulation testing.
Experience in safety-critical software development.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

ROS

GNC Algorithms

Flight Control Algorithms

Sensor Fusion

Path Planning

Obstacle Avoidance

Adaptive Control

Computer Vision

HITL Testing

Embedded Systems

Flight Simulation

Safety-critical Software

Tools

ROS

Real-time Embedded Systems

Flight Simulation Software

Job description

Design and optimize autonomous flight software, focusing on guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms. Integrate software with onboard sensors and avionics to enable safe, real-time autonomous mission execution.

Requirements

Requires hands-on experience with autonomous aircraft and proficiency in real-time embedded programming languages like C++, Python, or Rust. Candidates should have a proven track record with GNC algorithms, ROS, and flight simulation testing.

Key Skills

C++, Python, Rust, ROS, GNC Algorithms, Flight Control Algorithms, Sensor Fusion, Path Planning, Obstacle Avoidance, Adaptive Control, Computer Vision, HITL Testing, Embedded Systems, Flight Simulation, Safety-critical Software

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