Principal Software Engineer (Autonomy)

Lynx•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer with expertise in Autonomy to join our team. This role involves developing and configuring autonomous flight systems, working with small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), and contributing to the advancement of robotics and autonomous systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong software development background, experience with flight controllers, and a deep understanding of embedded systems and robotics principles. You will collaborate with clients and peers, communicate project status, and contribute to a team-based environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
8+ years of strong software development experience using C, C++, Java, Python, and Bash for embedded systems, automation, testing, and application development.
Hands-on experience with sUAS (small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and RC aircraft operations, integration, and troubleshooting.
Experience developing and configuring autonomous flight systems using ArduPilot and/or PX4 flight controllers.
Proficient with Git for source control, branching strategies, code reviews, and collaborative software development.
Familiarity with the MAVLink communication protocol, including telemetry, command-and-control messaging, mission planning, and integration with ground control stations.
Understanding of robotics, autonomous systems, flight software, sensor integration, and embedded system design.
Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments.
Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers.
Active Secret DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
Experience with Docker-based development, deployment, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
Experience developing software for microcontrollers and embedded hardware platforms.
Experience working with autonomous systems software and hardware, including Perception (sensors, computer vision, sensor fusion).
Experience with motion and mission planning.
Experience with control systems.
Experience creating automated tests, validation frameworks, and verification software.
Experience designing and maintaining robust software quality processes, automated builds, testing, and deployment pipelines.
Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and collaborate with hardware teams.
Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs.
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and configure autonomous flight systems using ArduPilot and/or PX4 flight controllers.
Perform software development using C, C++, Java, Python, and Bash for embedded systems, automation, testing, and application development.
Integrate and troubleshoot sUAS and RC aircraft operations.
Utilize Git for source control, branching strategies, code reviews, and collaborative development.
Work with the MAVLink communication protocol for telemetry, command-and-control messaging, mission planning, and ground control station integration.
Apply understanding of robotics, autonomous systems, flight software, sensor integration, and embedded system design.
Develop software in Linux and Windows environments.
Professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers.
Contribute to automated tests, validation frameworks, and verification software.
Design and maintain robust software quality processes, automated builds, testing, and deployment pipelines.
Read and understand electrical schematics and collaborate with hardware teams.
Communicate and document complex technical designs.
Work in a collaborative and team-based environment.