Principal UAV Software Architect & Tech Lead

CHIRP Robotics Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on innovative systems

Job summary

CHIRP Robotics Corporation in Torrance, California, is seeking a Principal Technical Lead Software Engineer to architect cutting-edge UAV software systems. This role involves defining software for autonomous flight, leading technical teams, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on robotics systems.

Enjoy a collaborative environment with competitive salary and benefits while working on innovative engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 4+ years leading technical architecture for autonomous UAVs.
• Proven experience troubleshooting software architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead engineers.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the software architecture for autonomous flight.
• Lead design of robust sensor-fusion algorithms.
• Partner with hardware engineers for code optimization.
• Oversee creation of safety-fallback systems.
• Establish coding standards and safety-critical processes.
• Drive team execution and technical direction.

Skills

Expert-level modern C++ (C++17/20)

Python

ROS/ROS2

PX4 Autopilot

Advanced 3D path-planning algorithms

Real-Time Operating Systems (QNX, FreeRTOS)

Deep learning models optimization

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Job description

CHIRP Robotics Corporation in Torrance, California, is seeking a Principal Technical Lead Software Engineer to architect cutting-edge UAV software systems. This role involves defining software for autonomous flight, leading technical teams, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on robotics systems.

Enjoy a collaborative environment with competitive salary and benefits while working on innovative engineering challenges.