Flight Software Engineer Co-op

MORSE Corp; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

MORSE Corp in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Flight Software Engineer Co‑op to design and build embedded and flight software for unmanned aerial vehicles, from concept to deployment. You will work with bare‑metal firmware, Embedded Linux, and RTOS environments on a Linux‑hosted stack.

You should have experience with C/C++, Python, and Rust, and you will join a team of scientists, engineers, and software developers focused on autonomous systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in a technical field as listed.
• Experience with C/C++, Python or Rust is a plus.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build embedded and flight software for unmanned aerial vehicles
• Develop embedded software for Linux or RTOS applications
• Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs for vehicle systems
• Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software
• Integrate guidance and control algorithms with the flight software stack
• Create SWIL and HWIL test fixtures and automation
• Participate in flight tests and analyze flight test results

Skills

C++

C

Python

Rust

Debugging

Communication

Education

BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ARM Microcontrollers

Embedded Linux

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting‑edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best‑in‑class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

As a Flight Software Engineer Co‑op at MORSE, you will be developing software to support autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). In this role you will be involved with all aspects of the engineering design cycle from concept to deployment. You will be exposed technologies that span the software technical stack from bare‑metal firmware development to Linux‑hosted robots and containerized cloud‑deployed micro‑services. Further you are driven to focus on where users, software, and hardware interact to ensure that deployed autonomous systems are capable of executing their mission successfully while meeting or exceeding the customer’s expectations. Experience with C, C++, Python, and Rust are all a plus. You will have opportunities to see the vehicles you work on fly and be part of flight testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build embedded and flight software for unmanned aerial vehicles
• Develop embedded software for Linux or RTOS applications
• Develop device drivers, protocols, and APIs vehicle systems
• Integrate new features and sensors into flight controller software
• Integrate guidance and control algorithms with the flight software stack
• Create Software‑In‑The‑Loop (SWIL) and Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) test fixtures and automation
• Participate in flight tests and analyze flight test results

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Working towards BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• US Citizenship and ability to get a US Security Clearance
• Experience with C++ is required, C, Python, and Rust experience are a plus
• Experience with third‑party libraries and APIs
• Knowledge of Embedded Linux operating systems
• Experience with ARM Microcontrollers is nice to have
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to have fun when working

MORSE Corp’s pay range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Compensation

$27—$33 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long‑term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for our employees. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com