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Software Engineer, Ghost

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $191,000–$191,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop core robotics libraries, software-in-the-loop simulators, and multi-agent coordination systems for autonomous aerial drones (UAVs) like Ghost.

Role type

Senior IC robotics software engineer (autonomy & systems integration)

Builds

Autonomous aerial drone systems (UAVs) and their control software

Domain

Defense technology / Robotics / Autonomous Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C++, Rust, Linux development, data structures, algorithms, concurrency, code optimization, embedded systems testing, electrical/mechanical system testing

Preferred skills

Motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, Python, Go, real-time operating systems, distributed computing, machine learning in robotics, sensor fusion, aerodynamics, simulation environments

Technologies

C++, Rust, Linux, Python, Go

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain core robotics libraries (frame transformations, targeting, guidance); Lead development of Software-in-the-Loop simulators; Optimize product performance (battery consumption, route planning); Collaborate with hardware/manufacturing teams; Troubleshoot deployed systems; Contribute to multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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