Ground Control Station Developer →

Grex Defense, Inc.; Huntsville, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Grex Defense, Inc. seeks a software engineer to build the ground control station for autonomous systems. You will create operator-focused software for command, telemetry, and mission planning used in the field.

Required skills include strong software engineering with C++/Python/JS, experience in real-time telemetry or C2 software, and a focus on reliability and usability for operators.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering in C++/Python/JS or similar.
• Experience with real-time telemetry, mapping, or command & control software.

Responsibilities

• Build the ground control station for command, telemetry, mission planning, and situational awareness.
• Own user-facing software that operators rely on in the field.

Skills

C++

Python

JavaScript

Real-time software

Reliability-focused

Tools

Telemetry systems

C2 software

Job description

Build the software operators use to command and monitor autonomous systems.

You'll develop the ground control station — command, telemetry, mission planning, and situational awareness — that operators rely on in the field.

Own user-facing software that has to work under pressure.

What we look for:

• Strong software engineering (C++/Python/JS or similar)
• Real-time telemetry, mapping, or C2 software
• Focus on reliability and operator usability
• U.S. person status (ITAR/EAR) required
• Eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
• Active security clearance preferred