Senior Software Engineer, UAS - Drone Cmd (Hybrid)

Edison Smart®

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 162,000 - 198,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Edison Smart® in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Unmanned Systems division. You will build software for drone communications and control, enhancing autonomous vehicle functionality in challenging environments. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence 2-3 days a week. Candidates must be US citizens or Green Card holders due to government project requirements. This role offers a competitive salary of up to $180,000.

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder.

Responsibilities

  • Build software for drone (UAS) communications and control.
  • Enable autonomous vehicles to communicate in harsh environments.

Job description

Edison Smart® in Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Unmanned Systems division. You will build software for drone communications and control, enhancing autonomous vehicle functionality in challenging environments. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site presence 2-3 days a week. Candidates must be US citizens or Green Card holders due to government project requirements. This role offers a competitive salary of up to $180,000.
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