As an AEVEX Software Engineer, you'll bring unmanned autonomous systems to life! You'll integrate embedded sensors and subsystems, work with autopilots, autonomy, networking, and drive mission success. You'll collaborate with aeromechanical, systems, and electrical engineers to iterate on unmanned system designs as customer needs evolve. You'll create automation and production tools to help release quality software at scale and at the speed of relevance. You'll overcome ambiguous requirements and complex problems with a bias toward disciplined action. Your contributions will matter, equipping our customers with autonomous systems that create a decisive edge in the modern battlespace.
Essential Functions
- Develop embedded Linux and microcontroller software applications using C/C++, and occasionally other programming languages.
- Deploy and maintain software on embedded Linux and Microsoft Windows PC based platforms.
- Integrate new technologies like ROS1/2 and Docker into software platforms.
- Use Docker to build and deploy containerized applications to embedded applications.
- Expand the capabilities of our software products by developing new features and integrating data from hardware such as GPS/GNSS, LiDAR and accelerometers.
- Collaborate in code reviews / merges and in configuration management.
- Collaborate with other software developers, product owner/manager, and stakeholders to deliver creative and tailored custom solutions.
- Review and evaluate technological developments in hardware, software, and telecommunications for applicability to current or future requirements.
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
- Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle, and ensure reuse of code.
- Contribute during the entire software development process including requirements, design, implementation, test, debugging and deployment.
- Stay up to date with the latest design trends and best practices.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
- Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
- Familiarity with Autopilot systems, ground control stations, or flight simulation software is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
- Ability to run with an idea or solution and create opportunities to see the product succeed.
- A record of successful delivery of software applications as an individual and with a team.
- Strong understanding of agile software development methodologies and principles. • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to clearly communicate design, architecture, implementations and requirements.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing own workload.
- Results-oriented with a commitment to achieving goals.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure effectively.
- Knowledge of software development using Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.
Education / Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related Software Development focused field.
Experience
- 6+ years of software development experience • Prior experience developing Autopilot systems, ground control stations, or flight simulation software is highly desirable
Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Required Experience:
- C/C++
- CMake
- Embedded and micro-controller programming
- Linux, x86, ARM - cross-compilers and toolchains
- Middleware (e.g., ROS1/2, zmq, RabbitMQ, DDS, or Zenoh)
- Git
- Docker
- Networking and Data I/O
Preferred Experience:
- Autonomy (platform and collaborative)
- SIL/HIL integration
- Visual Studio / VS Code
- Algorithm development
- Linux tools
- Open Source robotics/perception libraries (e.g., Eigen, GDAL, OpenCV)
- CI/CD
- Package/dependency tools (e.g. Conda, Pixie, Cargo)
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- C/C++
- CMake
- Embedded and micro-controller programming
- Embedded Linux
- x86 and ARM architectures; cross-compilers and toolchains
- ROS1/ROS2 or similar middleware (zmq, RabbitMQ, DDS, Zenoh)
- Docker (container build and deployment)
- Git and configuration management
- Networking and Data I/O
- Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)
- Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related
- 6+ years of software development experience
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI DoD clearance
- Familiarity with Autopilot systems, ground control stations, or flight simulation software
- Autonomy (platform and collaborative) and algorithm development
- SIL/HIL integration and Linux tools
- Open source robotics/perception libraries (Eigen, GDAL, OpenCV)
- CI/CD and package/dependency tools (Conda, Pixie, Cargo)
What We Do
AEVEX Aerospace, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company’s capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
