Principal Autonomous Flight Systems Engineer (Remote Options)

Lynx; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical and Dental coverage

401K with generous match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Remote work opportunities based on rol

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lynx in the United States is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to help develop autonomous flight systems using ArduPilot and PX4. You will work across C, C++, Java, Python, and Bash for embedded systems, automation, testing, and application development, with a focus on Linux and Windows environments.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on software development, DoD secret clearance, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Remote work opportunities are available based on the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, CS, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of software development experience for embedded systems.
• Experience with ArduPilot and/or PX4 flight controllers.
• Experience with UAS/UAV operations, integration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient with Git and collaborative development.
• Understanding robotics, flight software, sensor integration, and embedded design.
• Ability to obtain Secret DoD security clearance.
• 25% travel requirement.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++/Java/Python/Bash

Linux/Windows development

Git proficiency

DoD clearance

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering / CS

Tools

Git

MAVLink

Docker

Job description

Lynx in the United States is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to help develop autonomous flight systems using ArduPilot and PX4. You will work across C, C++, Java, Python, and Bash for embedded systems, automation, testing, and application development, with a focus on Linux and Windows environments.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on software development, DoD secret clearance, and the ability to travel up to 25%. Remote work opportunities are available based on the role.