Senior Software Engineer I - Large Air

This role will conduct coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting under the supervision of a project or task lead, supporting a group's software development objectives.

Essential Functions: 

• Develop software applications based on defined requirements and create increasingly complex software at the object/class and application level 

• Write documentation, both in and outside of source files, so others can understand the intention and purpose of code elements. 

• Proactively identify, document, and resolve issues through testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.   

• Communicate technical concepts and present project results to stakeholders, including management and external customers.   
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering and other areas relevant to SSCI (navigation, mission planning, autonomy, etc.) 
• This role requires the ability to sit or stand at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. 

• This role may require occasional travel when necessary.

• May require the ability to push/pull/lift up to 15 pounds  

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DOD Security Clearance.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Operations Research, or Data Science, or equivalent experience. 

• 4+ years of progressive software engineering experience in a related industry including relevant experience with software development/R&D of AI for Robotics, Machine Learning, Robot Planning/Optimization Techniques, and/or Autonomous Uncrewed Systems Software. 

• Experience with modern software development tool chains and processes. 

• Experience with C/C++, Python, and/or project-specific required languages (e.g. Java, Rust, etc.) 

• Master’s of Science degree 

• Experience with DoD or other common robotics and datalink architecture standards (especially OMS, ROS, and AFSIM, but also FACE, DDS, STANAG 4586, J-Series, etc.) 

• Experience with modern software development tool chains and processes, including build, test, and documentation methodologies (git/Gitlab/Github, Confluence/Jira, CI/CD, build automation tools, automated test methodologies, Model-Based System Engineering tools and techniques, etc.) 

• Experience in Linux-based development environments 

• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and possess technical writing skills, including writing clear documentation for developed code 

• Able to work effectively as part of an integration-focused development team. 

• Able to identify, analyze, and creatively solve complex problems. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.