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Edge Autonomy

Ground Station Software Engineer

Edge Autonomy, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Overview Edge Autonomy is seeking an experienced UAS ground station software engineer to expand the capabilities of the Ground Control Station (GCS) that operates multiple edge autonomy aircraft. You will be writing code for the primary interface between the human user and the aircraft. It must be simple to use, mission focused, and assure flight safety. Your code will enable users to monitor health and status of the aircraft and manage vehicle flight paths to meet their mission objectives while balancing aircraft performance constraints, airspace constraints, dynamic weather conditions, datalink limitations, threat avoidance, and coordination with external entities.

WORK LOCATION: San Luis Obispo, CA, San Diego, CA, Huntsville, AL, Herndon, VA

SALARY RANGE: $140,000 - $230,000

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Responsibilities

Design and write code to expand the capabilities of the Ground Control Station (GCS)

Work on a small team that handles all aspects of Ground Station Development including the Graphical User Interface (GUI), algorithm development, and the communications interface to the aircraft

Coordinate with operational users and the flight test team to respond to emerging operator needs and identify opportunities to expand the capabilities of the GCS software to reduce operator workload, increase mission success, and maximize flight safety

Qualifications

Strong understanding of the requirements, architecture, and design features of UAS ground control stations

Significant experience writing code for UAS Ground Systems

Understanding of UAS architectures and subsystems

Understanding of aircraft flight management including aircraft performance constraints and airspace constraints.

Proficient writing code in object-oriented languages (e.g. C#/Java/C++)

Strong sense of ownership and drive in digging into complex problems

Understanding of Human Factors design for UAS command and control

Experience building simple and elegant graphical user interfaces

Network programming and understanding of the IP protocol

Experience with GIS mapping engines

Experience building a System Integration Lab (SIL) or Hardware Integration Lab (HIL) for Unmanned Aircraft

Experience supporting flight test

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar

Master's degree in engineering preferred

Benefits

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Hiring Requirements If an offer of employment is extended, the applicant must have the ability to pass a background check and the ability to be insured by the Company’s Auto-policy. An Offer of Employment is contingent on the results.

Clearance Requirements This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a U.S. person’s status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Edge Autonomy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected]. Continued employment remains on an “At-Will” basis.

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