Senior Software Architect | Defense | Florida (Remote) | $170k-190k
A Defense Tech Start-Up is looking for a Senior Autonomous Aviation Software Architect to take ownership of the software architecture supporting its autonomous C-UAS technology.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and develop software for the onboard mission computer and Ground Control Station (GCS).
- Develop and integrate autonomous aviation software across the drone, autopilot, sensors and mission computer.
- Integrate AI/ML perception, navigation and sensor-fusion capabilities.
- Integrate sensors including EO/IR, LWIR and radar.
- Develop production software primarily using C++ and Python.
- Work closely with flight-control, systems, AI/ML and hardware engineers.
- Lead hardware/software integration and troubleshoot systems during testing.
- Participate directly in flight-test events (~25% travel).
- Provide technical leadership across the GCS and onboard computing architecture.
What We’re Looking For
Aviation autonomy experience is essential.
We’re particularly interested in engineers with hands-on experience developing:
- Autonomous UAV / UAS platforms
- Fixed-wing or VTOL aircraft
- Aircraft autonomy and flight-control systems
- Mission computers or GCS platforms
- Autonomous navigation and sensor-fusion systems
You should also have strong C++ and/or Python development experience. This is not a purely architectural or management position – you’ll be expected to code and work directly with the system.
Valuable Experience
- PX4 / ArduPilot / MAVLink
- ROS / ROS2
- Computer vision and AI/ML
- EO/IR, LWIR or radar
- Sensor fusion
- GPS-denied navigation
- Embedded / edge computing
- Hardware-in-the-loop / software-in-the-loop
- Defense or aerospace programs
Package: $170k-190k + Equity
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Nikyle Maipath