Software Engineer

Telum Corporation•Virginia Beach, VA

15h

About The Position

This role requires a Software Engineer with a strong background in developing, integrating, testing, and supporting Unmanned UxS (Unmanned Systems). The ideal candidate will have experience with various UxS groups, proficiency in C/C++, knowledge of autonomous navigation, and experience with agile development environments. A Secret Clearance is required, with eligibility for TS/SCI.

Requirements

Must currently have a Secret Clearance and be eligible for a TS/SCI.
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.
Demonstrated hands-on experience within the last 5 years supporting Group 1 and/or Group 2 UxS through software development, integration, testing, and/or mission support.
Proficient in C, C++ and object-oriented software development methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to deliver working production software in an agile development environment.
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 QGroundControl 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 I communications within hardware and software systems.
Experience with CAD.
Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Group 3 UxS within the last 5 years may be considered.
Experience with commercially available UxS is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supporting Group 1 and/or Group 2 UxS through software development, integration, testing, and/or mission support.
Delivering working production software in an agile development environment.
Implementing autonomous navigation and path planning techniques, including waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection algorithms.
Utilizing sensor fusion techniques to enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy.
Working with ground control software such as QGroundControl for mission planning, execution, and monitoring.
Developing user-friendly graphical interfaces using the Qt/QML framework.
Utilizing Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and prototyping tasks.
Troubleshooting network communication issues.
Parsing and reverse engineering complex codebases to identify subtle errors in data communications within hardware and software systems.
Fully building target SW from source files.