UAS Linux Software Engineer

Salary: $138000 - 173000 per year Requirements: We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. We are looking for 3+ years of experience developing software for Linux-based embedded or robotics platforms. We need strong proficiency in C++ and Python for systems-oriented development. We expect experience with Linux internals, including system services, networking, kernel modules, device drivers, or hardware interfaces. Familiarity with ROS, ROS2, DDS, or similar robotics middleware is required. We require experience integrating multiple subsystems in distributed or real-time environments. We need a solid understanding of networking protocols, IPC, and system-level debugging tools. You must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, depending on program needs. You must be a U.S. citizen for export-controlled technology. You must be able to commute to our Huntsville office five days per week. Responsibilities: We develop and maintain Linux-based system software for onboard UAS compute modules, including Jetson, x86, and ARM SBC platforms. We integrate and manage onboard components such as flight control, perception, communications, payloads, and mission-planning services. We build and support system-level services, daemons, and middleware, including ROS2, DDS, and custom IPC frameworks. We implement and refine inter-process communication, networking, and data-exchange pipelines across onboard subsystems. We create tools for system monitoring, logging, diagnostics, and performance profiling. We collaborate with embedded, autonomy, and GNC teams to ensure smooth interaction between Linux systems and flight-control hardware. We configure and optimize Linux distributions, kernel modules, device trees, and hardware interfaces. We support the integration of sensors, cameras, radios, and payload devices into the onboard software environment. We participate in flight testing, data analysis, and iterative improvements to reliability and performance. We contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization approaches, and automated deployment workflows. Technologies: ARM Backbone CI/CD Embedded Hardware Support Linux Python ROS Robotics Security AI C++ Docker Podman More: We are seeking a UAS Linux Software Engineer to help develop, integrate, and sustain the core software that powers our drone platforms. In this role, you will work on the Linux-based onboard computing environment so perception, navigation, communication, and mission-level applications run reliably together. This is an in-person role at our Huntsville office, and we offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 per year along with benefits that include 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health, life, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a referral program. We are building the software backbone of advanced autonomous aircraft and value engineers who enjoy systems-level thinking and real-world flight integration. last updated 25 week of 2026