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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain edge software in C/C++ and Python on Linux-based Jetson and Skynode platforms.
- Build containerized services with Docker and integrate edge systems with cloud infrastructure.
- Implement communication and data pipelines using REST, gRPC, MQTT, WebSockets, and MAVLink.
- Manage firmware flashing, vehicle configuration, sensor calibration, system bring-up, and software releases.
- Integrate and troubleshoot avionics, sensors, payloads, communications, and other vehicle systems.
- Participate in flight testing, customer demonstrations, system validation, and field deployments.
- Diagnose hardware, software, networking, and Linux integration issues.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, cloud, production, operations, and QC teams.
- Lead technical customer engagements and translate mission requirements into system solutions.
- Contribute to testing, documentation, cybersecurity, and continuous engineering improvements.
- Feed customer and field requirements back into product and engineering teams.
- Travel as needed for integration, testing, and customer deployments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, software, electrical, robotics, mechanical engineering, aviation, or a related field.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong C/C++ and Python skills on Linux.
- Experience with embedded, edge, companion-computer, or IoT platforms.
- Experience with PX4 or similar autopilot systems; MAVLink experience is a plus.
- Understanding of CAN, I2C, SPI, and TCP/IP networking and embedded protocols.
- Experience with Docker, cloud APIs, distributed systems, and CI/CD.
- Familiarity with UAV flight testing, avionics, flight control, and hardware/software integration.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
- Willingness to work independently in a hands-on environment and travel as needed.
- U.S. citizenship is required; eligibility for Secret clearance is preferred.
- Passion for drones and autonomous systems.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours.
- Stock options.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Health insurance including dental and vision.
- Medical flexible spending account.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Learning and development opportunities.
About Auterion
Auterion builds an operating system and software platform for autonomous robots and drones, combining onboard autonomy with cloud-based fleet management for enterprise and government operators. It monetizes through commercial subscriptions, integrations, and support for its PX4-based stack used across delivery, inspection, and defense applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Auterion is privately held.