Staff Engineer, Ground System Software (R4787)
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated Ground System Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software systems for the XBat Platform. This role focuses on building robust ground control stations, mission planning tools, and communication interfaces that enable the XBat mission, supports operational requirements safe and efficient drone operations. You will work at the intersection of all major components of the XBat systems, providing user-facing applications to operate XBat. Youâ ll be collaborating closely with our Aircraft Software, Hivemind, and Flight Test teams to design this state of the art ground system.
Requirements
- Bachelorâ or Masterâ degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- 5-10+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent)
- Strong proficiency in one or more languages: C++, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience building distributed systems or networked applications
- Previous experience designing and developing ground control station (GCS) software for critical mission applications.
- Experience developing user interfaces (e.g., Qt, React, or similar frameworks)
- Strong debugging and system integration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment
- Ability to obtain security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UAS platforms
- Experience with AI/ML systems
- Exposure to cybersecurity best practices for embedded or distributed systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
