Staff Engineer, GCS/C2 - C++, UI & Mission Planning

The Rundown AI, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+
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The Rundown AI, Inc. is looking for a talented engineer to develop Ground Control Station (GCS) software and C2 applications. You will drive technical direction, collaborate across teams, and mentor mid-level engineers to ensure the successful implementation of mission-critical systems.

This role requires strong expertise in C++ and Qt/QML, along with experience in user interface design and backend integration. A collaborative spirit and technical leadership skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C++ with desktop application development experience.
  • Experience building responsive UIs using Qt/QML.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance GCS software and C2 applications.
  • Own technical direction for major GCS features and systems.
  • Act as a primary technical interface with various teams.

Skills

C++
Qt/QML
Full-stack development
Networked systems
Software debugging

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

QGroundControl
Docker
Kubernetes

Job description

The Rundown AI, Inc. is looking for a talented engineer to develop Ground Control Station (GCS) software and C2 applications. You will drive technical direction, collaborate across teams, and mentor mid-level engineers to ensure the successful implementation of mission-critical systems.

This role requires strong expertise in C++ and Qt/QML, along with experience in user interface design and backend integration. A collaborative spirit and technical leadership skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

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