Software Engineer

The Ascendancy Group LTD•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that require a high level of security clearance and technical expertise. If you are passionate about developing innovative software solutions and meet the clearance requirements, we invite you to apply and contribute to impactful initiatives within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

Secret Clearance - TS/SCI Eligible
B.S. in Computer Engineering/ Science, Aerospace Engineering, or applicable engineering or science field.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with Degree
Minimum of 7 years hands-on professional experience without Degree
Proficient in C, C++ and object-oriented software development methodologies.
Extensive knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning techniques: waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection algorithms.
Extensive knowledge in BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and Px4- 5 years.
Experience with sensor fusion techniques (e.g., combining data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDAR) to enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy.
Experience working with ground control software such as Ground Control for mission planning, execution, and monitoring.
Experience with the Qt/QML framework for developing user-friendly graphical interfaces.
Familiarity with MAVLink protocol for communication between UAVs and ground stations.
Proficiency in Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and prototyping tasks.
Strong understanding of data networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols.
Proven ability to troubleshoot network communication issues.
Skilled in parsing and reverse engineering complex codebases (e.g., C++, Python) to identify subtle errors in data communications within hardware and software systems.
Experience with CAD