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Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
BostonMassachusettsUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Salary
$233,760–$350,640 a year
Full-time

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5193)

Job description

The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for expeditionary platforms builds autonomy solutions for V-BAT — an unmanned aircraft operating in expeditionary environments for ISR, target acquisition, communications, and multi-agent missions. The team also builds autonomy for X-BAT, a new platform under development by the aircraft team; for X-BAT, the team builds on top of the existing mission autonomy solution from the Strategic Systems (ACP) portfolio and works closely with the aircraft team on the flight-autonomy interface.

You'll partner closely with the Aircraft team, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, GCS, Strategic Systems (ACP), engineering leadership, customer/program offices, and…

Job requirements

  • BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Expert-level C++ and Linux systems development experience.
  • Demonstrated experience defining technical strategy across multiple engineering teams or programs.
  • Proven track record influencing architecture and solving highly complex systems integration challenges.
  • Experience mentoring senior engineers and driving engineering excellence.
  • Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
  • Extensive experience with Group 3 UAS, VTOL platforms, or comparable autonomous systems.
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