Software Integration Engineer

Near Earth Autonomy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

Near Earth Autonomy in Pittsburgh is seeking a Software Integration Engineer to integrate and test autonomy software on various robotics platforms ranging from small quadcopters to full-scale helicopters. The ideal candidate will possess strong C++ skills, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and experience with robotic systems.

The role involves both software integration and extensive testing, and candidates should be self-motivated team players who thrive in fast-paced environments. This position includes benefits such as stock options and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Experience in robotics or autonomous flight domains is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel and work in the field.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and test autonomy software on robotics platforms.
• Focus on software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Design and maintain both utility and core software modules.

Skills

C++ design and programming skills

Experience with integration and field testing of robotic systems

Strong Python skills

Familiarity with ROS2

Experience with Linux development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Software Integration Engineer

Company Overview

Near Earth Autonomy is creating a future where autonomous flight is commonplace and safe. Our technology enables aircraft ranging in scale from sub‑meter to full scale to autonomously inspect, map, survey, and transport. We are serious about system design, development, real‑world testing, and delivering to customers useful systems.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Integration Engineer will integrate and test autonomy software and algorithms onto robotics platforms that range from small quadcopters to full‑scale helicopters. This role will focus on integrating and testing software for use in software‑in‑the‑loop, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, and field testing. Based on experience, engineers will be given ownership to design and maintain both utility and core software modules within the autonomy architecture.

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated independent thinkers, passionate about state‑of‑the‑art technology; also self‑starting, empathetic team players, and strong communicators. The ideal candidate for this position can multitask effectively, is comfortable working on a quick development tempo, and most importantly enjoys bringing new autonomy technology to life.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with integration and field testing of robotic systems
• Strong C++ design and programming skills
• Experience with Python or similar programming languages
• Experience with ROS2
• Expertise with software engineering practices and software development life cycle
• Familiarity with development in a Linux environment
• Willingness to travel and spend time in the field

Preferred Additional Skills

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Industry experience in robotics or autonomous flight domains
• Experience designing modular, testable, and extensible C++ APIs

Due to the nature of Near Earth’s funding, this position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Due to work related to federal contracts, this position is subject to successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

• Stock options
• 401(k) plan
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance; long‑term and short‑term disability benefits