CareerPlan

Engineer I, Software - Autonomous Pilot Integration - New Grad - 6125

Washington, D.C.Full-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Implement C++ changes to mission behavior, autonomy configuration, and diagnostics for reusable core pilot software and program-specific autonomy applications.

Role type

entry-level software engineer (autonomous pilot integration)

Builds

reusable core pilot software and program-specific autonomy applications

Domain

defense technology / autonomous systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C++, Python, Linux, Git, debugging, software testing, simulation, telemetry analysis

Preferred skills

prior internship experience, autonomy/sensors/simulation/C2 projects, containers, message buses, networking, hardware-in-the-loop testing

Technologies

C++, Python, Linux, Git, simulation environments, SIL/HIL

Responsibilities

Implement C++ changes to mission behavior and diagnostics; Develop and adapt pilot behaviors and configurations; Run builds and unit/integration tests; Assist with validation of data flows in lab/SIL/HIL environments; Document setup steps and test findings; Collaborate with Autonomy Capabilities, Integration & Test, and platform teams

Seniority

Junior, entry-level IC