Robotics Software Architect – Kinesis Platform

InvestedintheMission; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop software for autonomous robotic platforms and the Kinesis ecosystem. You will work closely with hardware teams to deliver robust navigation, autonomy, and mission systems across Android, Linux, and Windows environments.

The role emphasizes ownership, fast iterations, and mentoring, with opportunities to influence architecture and drive customer programs. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 12+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for vision-based navigation, autonomy, and mission systems.
• Drive technical direction across the Kinesis ecosystem.
• Design, implement, and integrate C++ and Kotlin systems.
• Develop cross-platform applications for Android, Linux, and Windows.
• Lead customer programs and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform field testing with robots to validate features.
• Travel locally as needed.

Skills

C++ language mastery

Software architecture

Hardware integration

Team leadership

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math or Physics

Tools

CMake

Docker

GitLab

SDK design

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to develop software for autonomous robotic platforms and the Kinesis ecosystem. You will work closely with hardware teams to deliver robust navigation, autonomy, and mission systems across Android, Linux, and Windows environments.

The role emphasizes ownership, fast iterations, and mentoring, with opportunities to influence architecture and drive customer programs. Occasional travel is required.