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Autonomy Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA 💼 Full-time💰 $90,000–$90,000🗓 2026-05-06 → 2026-07-31

Core

Research, develop, and prototype novel autonomy software and algorithms for pre-mission planning and operation of aircraft and other autonomous systems.

Role type

Autonomy Software Engineer (GNC & Optimization)

Builds

Autonomous aircraft and systems software

Domain

Defense / National Security / Aerospace

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms, Sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, Simulation development, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) testing, C++, Python, Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), Machine Learning model development

Preferred skills

Sensor modeling, Flight controller integration, Multi-disciplinary R&D program leadership

Technologies

PyTorch, ONNX, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Research, develop, and prototype novel autonomy software and algorithms; Design, develop, and test algorithms including sensor fusion and control; Develop and test code in simulation and HWIL environments; Participate in field tests of implemented autonomy software; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to rapidly design and test autonomous systems

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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