Software Engineer (Autonomy, Perception, Frontend) at Valkyrie Aero
Core
Building software for an airborne system on a manned counter-drone aircraft to enable crews to detect and engage hostile drones.
Role type
Contract Software Engineer (Autonomy, Perception, or Frontend/HMI)
Builds
Airborne counter-drone system software
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Counter-UAS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Autonomy stack development, Perception algorithms, Frontend/HMI development
Preferred skills
Cross-domain expertise (Autonomy + Perception + Frontend)
Responsibilities
Develop software for drone detection and engagement systems, implement perception algorithms, build user interfaces for crew control
Seniority
Individual Contributor
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