Software Engineer - UAS Systems

Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) industry, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our growing software development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ or C# development, with experience in embedded systems, flight software, or ground control systems for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This role involves the design, implementation, and testing of software that supports UAS flight control, simulation, telemetry, and operator interfaces

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Proficient in C++ and C#, with experience in real-time or embedded systems
Understanding of UAS platforms or autonomous systems
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Experience with multithreaded development, message buses, or network protocols (UDP, TCP, MAVLink, DDS)
U.S. Citizen eligible for DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or integrating UAS simulation environments (e.g., PX4, JSBSim, Gazebo, SITL)
Knowledge of DevOps pipelines and Agile software development
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and GitLab
Experience working with sensors, payloads, or telemetry data
Exposure to avionics systems, flight controllers, or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing
Active DoD clearance is a plus