- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
- Salary
- $195,200–$292,800 a year
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5400)
Job description
The Autonomous Pilot Integration team for launched effects builds autonomy solutions for small, often air- or ground-launched platforms that operate in multi-agent fleets and frequently in disconnected or air-gapped environments. We combine capabilities from the Autonomy Capabilities team (motion planning, tactics), the Perception team (e.g., track fusion), and the HivemindSDK to develop the autonomy software that runs on launched effects platforms, then integrate, validate, and field it on the real hardware—for U.S. and international defense customers.
In this role, you'll lead the technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities spanning platform integration, fleet operations, and…
Job requirements
- BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.
- Expert C++ and Linux development experience.
- Experience leading complex autonomy or embedded software integration efforts.
- Experience influencing technical direction across multiple engineering teams.
- Experience supporting operational test events or customer deployments.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
- Experience with launched effects or distributed autonomous systems.
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