Software Engineer

Telum Corporation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Telum Corporation is seeking a seasoned UAV software engineer with a Secret clearance to support Group 1/2 UxS. You will contribute to software development, integration, testing, and mission support across autonomous navigation, path planning, and data fusion.

Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Qt/QML, and MAVLink is required. Experience with UxS platforms (BetaFlight, ArduPilot, Px4) and ground control tools (QGroundControl) is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience within the last 5 years supporting Group 1 and/or Group 2 UxS through software development, integration, testing, and/or mission support
• Experience supporting Group 3 UxS within the last 5 years may be considered
• Experience with commercially available UxS is desirable
• 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, ArduPilot, 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 QGroundControl 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 I communications within hardware and software systems
• Experience with CAD
• Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files.

Responsibilities

• Support Group 1/2 UxS through software development, integration, testing, and mission support
• Experience with Group 3 UxS within last 5 years may be considered
• Develop and maintain autonomous navigation and path planning software
• Work with ground control software such as QGroundControl for mission planning and monitoring
• Utilize Qt/QML to create user-friendly interfaces
• Leverage MAVLink for UAV-ground station communication
• Apply Python for automation and data analysis
• Triage and troubleshoot data and network communication issues
• Reverse engineer complex codebases to identify data I/O errors
• Cad-related tasks as needed
• Build target software from source files

Skills

C

C++

Python

Agile development

Education

B.S. in Computer Engineering/Science

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Qt/QML

QGroundControl

MAVLink

BetaFlight

ArduPilot

Px4

CAD

Job description

Qualifications;

Must currently have a Secret Clearance and be eligible for a TS/SCI

• 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.

Requirements-

• Demonstrated hands-on experience within the last 5 years supporting Group 1 and/or Group 2 UxS through software development, integration, testing, and/or mission support
• preferred. Experience supporting Group 3 UxS within the last 5 years may be considered.
• Experience with commercially available UxS is desirable.
• 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, ArduPilot, 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 QGroundControl 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, ino uding 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 I communications within hardware and software systems.
• Experience with CAD
• Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files.