Software Engineer

Position: Software Engineer

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Terms: Fulltime

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a research team working on autonomous and unmanned aircraft systems. The role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced software solutions for defense and aerospace applications.

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications
• Debug, enhance, and maintain existing systems
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Lead or support development teams and code reviews
• Develop technical documentation, reports, and presentations
• Support CI/CD, DevOps, and system integration activities

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong programming skills in C/C and Python
• Experience with Linux-based development environments
• Knowledge of multi-threaded / distributed systems
• Experience with containerization and CI/CD tools
• Understanding of software architecture and system design
• Experience working on complex or autonomous systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with unmanned systems (UAV/UAS)
• Exposure to defense or aerospace projects
• Active or eligible for Security Clearance

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s 9 years, OR
• Master’s 7 years, OR
• PhD 4 years (relevant field)

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

C and Python

Linux