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Staff Software Engineer, Ghost

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $253,000–$253,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-07-31

Core

Developing core robotics libraries, autonomy systems, and simulation tools for aerial small drones (Group 1-3) like Ghost and Anvil.

Role type

Staff Robotics Software Engineer

Builds

Software-in-the-Loop simulators, core robotics libraries, multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs

Domain

Defense technology / Autonomous robotics / UAV systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Motion planning, perception, localization, mapping, controls, Python, Go, embedded systems programming, multi-agent coordination, frame transformation, real-time operating systems, distributed computing, sensor fusion, aerodynamics, simulation environments

Technologies

C++, Rust, Linux, Python, Go, Real-time OS, Simulation environments

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain core robotics libraries including frame transformations and guidance systems; Lead development of Software-in-the-Loop simulators; Optimize performance for battery consumption and route planning; Collaborate with hardware teams to influence final designs; Troubleshoot complex issues in deployed systems; Contribute to multi-agent coordination systems for UAVs

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic impact

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