Knightwerx
Ground Control Station Lead (GCS) - Full-Stack SW Engineer
Knightwerx, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012
Ground Control Station Lead (GCS) - Full-Stack SW Engineer
Ground Control Station Lead (GCS) - Full-Stack SW Engineer
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Knightwerx. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus and Stock options Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to work on the development of a small unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll be working and supported by a team of strong engineers and subject matter experts to develop an aircraft from the ground up and be involved in every step of the process. Work Experience
Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to work on the development of a small unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll be working and supported by a team of strong engineers and subject matter experts to develop an aircraft from the ground up and be involved in every step of the process. Work Experience
Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant engineering discipline 7+ years of related industry experience Proven experience in developing application software for command, control and monitoring of remote systems Proven track record of delivering complex software products as an individual contributor Experience with UAVs or other autonomous systems Experience with UAV autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot) Experience with international interoperability standards like STANAG 4586 Strong knowledge of MAVLink, RTPS and other UAV communication protocols. Experience with uORB, FastDDS, or similar frameworks for real-time communications in UAV systems Familiarity with mission planning, geospatial systems, and mapping software. Attributes
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to collective goals Demonstrates a positive attitude towards feedback, actively seeking input from others to improve User Experience (UX) Innovative, hands-on, and practical Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process Primary Duties
Lead the design and development of our UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) software Implement/update communication protocols (such as MAVLink, RTPS, etc.) for seamless data exchange between UAVs and the control station Integrate real-time telemetry data, flight status, and control systems into the GCS interface Develop and maintain features for mission planning, autopilot management, and vehicle control Create intuitive and responsive user interfaces (UI) for controlling and monitoring UAVs Implement and test new features based on user feedback and technological advancements Ensure the software is scalable, maintainable, and efficient Participate in the documentation of software design, code, and test procedures Skills
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices in software development Experience with containerization and container management Experience with version control systems (Git) and build tools (CMake) Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and/or Rust Familiarity with Qt, React, or similar frameworks for GUI development Strong understanding of real-time communication protocols and back-end integration Requirements
Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment About Knightwerx Knightwerx is a start-up company that was born to be game changing. From its inception, Knightwerx has focused on solving real world, mission critical problems for the government and civilian sectors. Our approach is to seek top experts for every position who are not only willing to make a lasting impact but to drive innovation and enhance the company’s direction. As such, we are not business leaders who build drones or drone builders running a business. We are both.
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Ground Control Station Lead (GCS) - Full-Stack SW Engineer
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Knightwerx. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus and Stock options Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to work on the development of a small unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll be working and supported by a team of strong engineers and subject matter experts to develop an aircraft from the ground up and be involved in every step of the process. Work Experience
Knightwerx is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineer to work on the development of a small unmanned electric aircraft. We operate in a fast-paced development environment that balances innovation and ingenuity with practicality and reliability. You’ll be working and supported by a team of strong engineers and subject matter experts to develop an aircraft from the ground up and be involved in every step of the process. Work Experience
Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant engineering discipline 7+ years of related industry experience Proven experience in developing application software for command, control and monitoring of remote systems Proven track record of delivering complex software products as an individual contributor Experience with UAVs or other autonomous systems Experience with UAV autopilot systems (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot) Experience with international interoperability standards like STANAG 4586 Strong knowledge of MAVLink, RTPS and other UAV communication protocols. Experience with uORB, FastDDS, or similar frameworks for real-time communications in UAV systems Familiarity with mission planning, geospatial systems, and mapping software. Attributes
Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to collective goals Demonstrates a positive attitude towards feedback, actively seeking input from others to improve User Experience (UX) Innovative, hands-on, and practical Multi-disciplined, problem solver, driven by engineering analysis Goal driven, learns from mistakes, and closes the loop on the design process Primary Duties
Lead the design and development of our UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) software Implement/update communication protocols (such as MAVLink, RTPS, etc.) for seamless data exchange between UAVs and the control station Integrate real-time telemetry data, flight status, and control systems into the GCS interface Develop and maintain features for mission planning, autopilot management, and vehicle control Create intuitive and responsive user interfaces (UI) for controlling and monitoring UAVs Implement and test new features based on user feedback and technological advancements Ensure the software is scalable, maintainable, and efficient Participate in the documentation of software design, code, and test procedures Skills
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices in software development Experience with containerization and container management Experience with version control systems (Git) and build tools (CMake) Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and/or Rust Familiarity with Qt, React, or similar frameworks for GUI development Strong understanding of real-time communication protocols and back-end integration Requirements
Must have US citizenship On-site, collaborative work environment About Knightwerx Knightwerx is a start-up company that was born to be game changing. From its inception, Knightwerx has focused on solving real world, mission critical problems for the government and civilian sectors. Our approach is to seek top experts for every position who are not only willing to make a lasting impact but to drive innovation and enhance the company’s direction. As such, we are not business leaders who build drones or drone builders running a business. We are both.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Industries Defense & Space Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Knightwerx by 2x Get notified about new Ground Control Station Lead (GCS) - Full-Stack SW Engineer jobs in
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