Senior UAS Autonomy Engineer | Remote AI/Pathfinding

Redwire Defense Tech; United States; On-site; USD 126,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Employee Stock Purchasing Program (ESPP)

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an experienced Autonomy/AI software engineer to develop and expand capabilities of the UAS platform using advanced algorithms and techniques. This role involves full ownership of use cases for UAS, ensuring mission success through robust and safety-focused software development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optimization algorithms, and the position is fully remote within the US. Attractive salary range is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace autonomy or similar fields.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded software development.
• Experience supporting UAS use cases in commercial and/or defense applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of the onboard autonomy agent.
• Develop and optimize autonomy algorithms and solutions.
• Design and implement autonomous path planning algorithms.

Skills

C++

Python

Machine Learning

Embedded Systems

Optimization Techniques

NVIDIA Jetson

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Docker

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an experienced Autonomy/AI software engineer to develop and expand capabilities of the UAS platform using advanced algorithms and techniques. This role involves full ownership of use cases for UAS, ensuring mission success through robust and safety-focused software development.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optimization algorithms, and the position is fully remote within the US. Attractive salary range is offered based on experience and qualifications.