Lead Flight Software Engineer, UAS Autonomy & Controls

Approach Venture LLC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach Venture LLC in Texas seeks a Lead Flight Software Engineer to own the software architecture for unmanned aircraft. You will work across PX4 and ArduPilot platforms, integrating with flight controllers, companion computers, and external C2 systems.

You will lead SIL/HIL environments, validate interfaces, and drive software readiness for deployment in GPS-denied and contested environments. A strong background in embedded flight software is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and hands-on flight software experience.
• Strong C/C++ skills and embedded Linux/RTOS development experience.
• Experience with PX4, ArduPilot, Auterion, or similar flight control platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and validation of flight software architecture for UAS.
• Establish SIL/HIL environments and ensure software verification and flight readiness.
• Collaborate across avionics, navigation, and test teams to enable GPS-denied operation.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

PX4/ArduPilot

MAVLink

System interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

PX4

ArduPilot

Auterion

Job description

Approach Venture LLC in Texas seeks a Lead Flight Software Engineer to own the software architecture for unmanned aircraft. You will work across PX4 and ArduPilot platforms, integrating with flight controllers, companion computers, and external C2 systems.

You will lead SIL/HIL environments, validate interfaces, and drive software readiness for deployment in GPS-denied and contested environments. A strong background in embedded flight software is required.