Software Engineer - UAS Ground Control & Autopilot Integration

Infravision; Buda (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Infravision, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a Software Engineer to join the ground control and autopilot integration team. You will develop and maintain the Ground Control Station in C++ and React, create Lua scripts for payload control, and extend ArduPilot with custom firmware and parameter management.

The role involves implementing MAVLink communications between the GCS, autopilot, and onboard systems, and building internal tooling to support flight testing by reproducing issues and shipping

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and JavaScript, with experience building user interfaces using React.
• Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, or other flight software ecosystems is highly desirable.
• Strong engineering fundamentals, including Git, debugging, testing, and writing maintainable code.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• GCS Software: Develop and maintain the Ground Control Station software, including the C++ core and JavaScript/React UI.
• Flight Controller: Write and maintain Lua scripts for payload control, mission automation, and safety logic.
• ArduPilot Integration: Extend ArduPilot through custom firmware builds, parameter management, and feature enablement.
• Communication: Implement and debug MAVLink protocols between the GCS, autopilot, and onboard systems.
• Tooling & Support: Build internal tooling for flight log analysis and support flight testing by reproducing issues, analyzing logs, and shipping fixes.

Skills

C++

JavaScript

React

Tools

ArduPilot

PX4

MAVLink

Job description

Software Engineer - UAS Ground Control & Autopilot Integration

Austin, TX | Full-Time | Onsite

The Opportunity

Infravision is looking for a highly skilled software engineer to join our small, hands-on air systems engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for our ground control station (GCS) and the flight-side software that supports our aircraft. You'll work steps away from the hardware and the people who fly it, seeing your code exercised in real flight tests.

About Infravision

Infravision is transforming how the world's power grids are built through innovative, drone-enabled automation. Our mission is to make grid construction 10 times faster, safer, and more affordable. With safety at the core of everything we do, we combine advanced technology, engineering expertise, and practical innovation to shape the future of energy infrastructure.

We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger. Our team brings together professionals from aviation, engineering, technology, and military service, creating a collaborative environment built on trust, integrity, and shared purpose. We are proud of our strong representation of military veterans and the unique experience they bring to our workforce.

Why Join Infravision?

Join a team that's redefining energy infrastructure through innovation, collaboration, and meaningful work.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with traditional pre-tax and Roth contribution options, plus a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• GCS Software: Develop and maintain our Ground Control Station software, including the C++ core and JavaScript/React UI.
• Flight Controller: Write and maintain Lua scripts for payload control, mission automation, and safety logic.
• ArduPilot Integration: Extend ArduPilot through custom firmware builds, parameter management, and feature enablement.
• Communication: Implement and debug MAVLink protocols between the GCS, autopilot, and onboard systems.
• Tooling & Support: Build internal tooling for flight log analysis and support flight testing by reproducing issues, analyzing logs, and shipping fixes.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Core Skills: Strong proficiency in C++ and JavaScript, with experience building user interfaces using React.
• Domain Knowledge: Experience with ArduPilot, PX4, MAVLink, or other flight software ecosystems is highly desirable.
• Fundamentals: Strong engineering fundamentals, including Git, debugging, testing, and writing maintainable code.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infravision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process.