UAS Software Engineer - Embedded Systems & Autonomy

Check Defense, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Check Defense, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, integrate, test, and sustain software for unmanned systems and mission technologies. You will contribute to embedded platforms, flight-control software, and operator interfaces while participating in the complete lifecycle from concept to field deployment.

The role requires C/C++ and Python, experience with UAV flight stacks (ArduPilot, PX4, BetaFlight), and readiness to work on site with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• US Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering/science field.
• 3 years hands-on software development with degree or 7 years without degree.
• Active SECRET clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience with C, C++, and Python.
• Embedded systems, software integration, troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support software development for Group 1/2 unmanned systems across embedded devices, flight-control systems, ground-control stations.
• Develop and integrate software for autonomous navigation and path planning.
• Contribute to sensor fusion, MAVLink communications, and UAV networking architectures.
• Deliver production software in agile environments and support field deployment.
• Assist in testing, verification, and validation across lab, integration, and flight tests.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Autonomous navigation

Agile development

UAS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

Qt

QGroundControl

MAVLink

PX4

BetaFlight

ArduPilot

Job description

Check Defense, LLC is seeking a Software Engineer to develop, integrate, test, and sustain software for unmanned systems and mission technologies. You will contribute to embedded platforms, flight-control software, and operator interfaces while participating in the complete lifecycle from concept to field deployment.

The role requires C/C++ and Python, experience with UAV flight stacks (ArduPilot, PX4, BetaFlight), and readiness to work on site with occasional travel.