Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5400)
Core
Lead technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities for small, air- or ground-launched platforms operating in multi-agent fleets and disconnected environments.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Builds
Autonomy software for launched effects platforms (V-BAT, X-BAT) including mission behaviors, platform-specific control, multi-agent coordination, and executive autonomy.
Domain
Defense technology, autonomous systems, embedded software
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Autonomy software development, multi-agent coordination, embedded systems, systems thinking, technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, hardware/software debugging, mission data analysis, C2 interoperability, engineering process improvement
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
HivemindSDK, simulation tools, lab testing frameworks, field data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead technical execution of major autonomy capabilities and drive technical direction; Develop and integrate autonomy software onto launched effects platforms; Serve as primary technical interface with vendors, C2 providers, and customer partners; Lead design reviews and contribute to architecture decisions; Drive mission readiness for Capability Releases and fleet-scale deployments; Provide technical leadership during flight tests and operational deployments; Lead root-cause analysis across autonomy software and embedded systems; Analyze mission data and drive continuous improvements; Build tools and automation to improve deployment velocity and integration efficiency; Drive implementation of command-and-control interfaces and support compliance with open-systems standards.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
