Mission Systems Software Integration Engineer for UAVs

Vantor (Maxar Intelligence); United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Software Integration Engineer for Mission Systems to join our International Government team. You will lead integration of our spatial intelligence and AI tools into UAV ISR platforms, bridging software algorithms with OEM hardware and field testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, embedded edge platforms, and collaboration across product, engineering, and customers to deliver real-world impact. Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (e.g., Aerospace, CS, Electrical/Mechanical Eng, Math) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting ISR, UAS, aerospace, or defense system integrations.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ for software integration, SDK adaptation, and prototype development.
• Experience with ISR imagery and video formats (GeoTIFF, MPEG-TS, MISB, H.264/H.265).
• Understanding of 3D terrain data formats (DEM/DTED, Cesium 3D Tiles) and coordinate systems (WGS84, UTM).
• Familiarity with OpenCV, PyTorch, GDAL, Cesium, or Unity.
• Practical knowledge of embedded Linux platforms (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, NXP) and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for solution engineering integrations involving satellite imagery and full motion video into systems such as UAS visual positioning, odometry, and navigation systems.
• Interface with external integration partners, defense customers, and OEMs to support system demonstrations, field testing and collaborative development on prototypes.
• Conduct bench and field integration testing, including configuration of Jetson and raspberry Pi series companion computers, autopilot stacks (PX4, ArduPilot) and analysis of telemetry, imagery, and positioning data.
• Qualify integration feasibility, including SWaP requirements, solution design, and ensure successful deployment
• Develop and document integration procedures, test plans, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide technical input to product engineering teams to improve product usability, reliability, and performance under field conditions.
• Lead the co-development of technical content for RFPs, RFIs, and tenders
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across internal product, engineering, and field teams to define and validate interfaces, and data flows between products and OEM systems such as flight controllers and companion computers.
• Shape the positioning and technical articulation of our capabilities with high-value customers

Skills

Python

C++

OpenCV

PyTorch

GDAL

Cesium

Unity

Embedded Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Raspberry Pi

PX4

ArduPilot

Job description

Vantor is seeking a Software Integration Engineer for Mission Systems to join our International Government team. You will lead integration of our spatial intelligence and AI tools into UAV ISR platforms, bridging software algorithms with OEM hardware and field testing.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, embedded edge platforms, and collaboration across product, engineering, and customers to deliver real-world impact. Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% may be required.