Robotics Software Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop Networked Software: Engineer scalable, robust software that interacts with networking devices, managed networks, and common router or switch hardware.
• Payload & SMS Integration: Design and implement software that interfaces with stores management systems (SMS) and other payload subsystems to coordinate the release and control of munitions and mission payloads.
• API/ICD Design: Architect and implement software APIs and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) using HTTP, REST, and gRPC to connect distributed systems across vehicles, payloads, and ground stations.
• Data Transport Engineering: Build and optimize low-level data transport over UDP and TCP, ensuring reliable, low-latency communication in constrained operational environments.
• Hardware-Interfacing Software: Write code that interfaces directly with hardware, bridging embedded devices, sensors, and payload electronics with higher-level autonomy software.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with hardware, systems, vehicle, and payload teams to seamlessly integrate software into physical platforms.
• Real-World Deployment: Travel up to 25% to test, debug, and deploy systems in operational environments.
• Iterative Development: Contribute across the entire software lifecycle, including prototyping, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Job requirements

• Technical Expertise: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• C++ or Rust Proficiency: 3+ years of hands-on experience developing production-grade software in C++ and/or Rust. Strong programmers in adjacent systems languages will be considered if other qualifications are met.
• Networking Software: Experience building software that interacts with networking devices, managed networks, and common router or switch hardware.
• API/ICD Design: Experience designing and implementing software APIs and ICDs, including work with HTTP, REST, and gRPC.
• Data Transport: Solid understanding of low-level data transport layers, including UDP and TCP.
• Hardware Interfacing: Experience writing code that interfaces with hardware (embedded devices, sensors, or payload electronics).
• Systems-Level Thinking: Ability to navigate and contribute to complex systems and established codebases.
• Real-World Impact: Passion for building software that directly influences mission-critical outcomes.