Robotics Software Engineer

MORSE Corp Co-op Opportunities; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

Job summary

MORSE Corp seeks a Robotics Software Engineer to design and integrate avionics for prototype UAVs, focusing on embedded systems, navigation, and autonomy. You will implement control systems, analyze flight data, and support flight testing for end-to-end vehicle development.

The role emphasizes delivering novel UAS from concept to flight, with opportunities to work across PX4, ROS, and sensor integration in a collaborative, security-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, Aerospace or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong skills in C++, Rust, and Python; experience with navigation algorithms.
• Experience with low-level embedded programming and microcontrollers.
• Experience with PX4 or other flight controllers; system architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect multi-controller systems and define component roles.
• Implement navigation and autonomy logic in Rust and C++.
• Develop and integrate PX4/ROS-based control and path planning.
• Write and debug LIDAR drivers in C++/Rust; analyze flight logs.
• Support prototype vehicle development and HWIL/SWIL testing.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Embedded systems

Navigation algorithms

Autonomy

PX4

ROS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GNC

Flight controllers

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE is seeking a talented Robotics Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, navigation algorithms, and autonomy. You will be responsible for architecting systems, implementing custom algorithms, and integrating novel control systems into our aerial vehicles. This role will involve developing and debugging software, configuring systems for flight tests, and supporting the end-to-end development of prototype vehicles. A passion for innovation and the ability to bring novel Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from concept to flight is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Architect systems with multiple microcontrollers, defining component roles and managing requirements.

• Implement custom navigation algorithms and autonomy logic in Rust and C++.

• Analyze vehicle flight logs and debug GNC and autonomy issues

• Develop and write LIDAR sensor drivers in C++ and Rust.

• Handle system configuration, ground station setup, and data management during local and remote flight tests.

• Develop control and path planning algorithms for aerial vehicles and integrate them into the PX4 ROS communications layer.

• Implement drivers for novel control actuation and integrate them into PX4 or other flight controllers.

• Incorporate flight models into the existing Python flight simulator and use the simulator for algorithm development.

• Develop Software-In-the-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) testing capabilities.

• Aid in system architecture, selection, and integration of flight controllers, electronics, and sensors.

• Support the development, integration, and testing of prototype vehicles.

• Write, test, and debug drivers such as CANopen actuators and beyond line-of-sight radios in C++ and Python.

• Demonstrate familiarity with low-level embedded programming concepts such as memory management, data structures, algorithms, and bit manipulation.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong skills in C++, Rust, and Python.

• Experience in navigation algorithms (SLAM, path planning) and autonomy logic.

• Experience with low-level embedded programming and microcontrollers.

• Experience with PX4 or other flight controllers

• Skilled in system architecture, component definition, and integration of prototype vehicles.

• A passion for taking novel UAS from concept to flight!

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specificnumber of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.

Compensation

$90,000—$210,000 USD

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long‑term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission‑critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.