Software Engineer

The Ascendancy Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group is looking for a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Virginia Beach, VA. This role is focused on mission-critical tasks requiring a high level of security clearance and technical expertise.

You will develop innovative software solutions and collaborate on impactful initiatives within a growth-oriented environment. Key responsibilities include delivering production software and enhancing navigational techniques.

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance - TS/SCI Eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Degree or 7 years without Degree.
• Proficiency in object-oriented software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative software solutions for mission-critical projects.
• Deliver working production software in an agile environment.
• Enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy.

Skills

C++

C

Python scripting

Network troubleshooting

Sensor fusion techniques

Agile development

Reverse engineering

CAD

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering/Science, Aerospace Engineering, or applicable field

Tools

Qt/QML

BetaFlight

AruPilot

Px4

Job description

The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that require a high level of security clearance and technical expertise. If you are passionate about developing innovative software solutions and meet the clearance requirements, we invite you to apply and contribute to impactful initiatives within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance - TS/SCI Eligible
• B.S. in Computer Engineering/ Science, Aerospace Engineering, or applicable engineering or science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on professional experience with Degree
• Minimum of 7 years hands‑on professional experience without Degree
• Proficient in C, C++ and object‑oriented software development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver working production software in an agile development environment.
• Extensive knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning techniques: waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection algorithms.
• Extensive knowledge in BetaFlight, AruPilot, and Px4- 5 years.
• Experience with sensor fusion techniques (e.g., combining data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDAR) to enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy.
• Experience working with ground control software such as Ground Control for mission planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Experience with the Qt/QML framework for developing user‑friendly graphical interfaces.
• Familiarity with MAVLink protocol for communication between UAVs and ground stations.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and prototyping tasks.
• Strong understanding of data networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot network communication issues.
• Skilled in parsing and reverse engineering complex codebases (e.g., C++, Python) to identify subtle errors in data communications within hardware and software systems.
• Experience with CAD
• Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files.