Unmanned Aerial System

Unmanned Aerial System Engineer Jobs

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1mo ago

Embedded Software Engineer

MORSE Corp Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA

1mo ago Closed

$90k - $210k/yr Full time Aerospace API APIs

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 13, 2026).

Job Description

MORSE Corp is advancing software for Unmanned Aircraft Systems through its R&D programs, guiding work from concept to deployment. This onsiteEmbedded Software Engineer role in Cambridge, MA supports the full engineering design cycle and autonomous flight initiatives, with a salary range of USD 90,000 to 210,000 per year and a requirement for MS-level education along with at least five years of embedded software experience.

Responsibilities

Develop embedded software for novel fixed wing and multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles
Develop new software functionality for autonomous UAV flight by modifying PX4 autopilot with new software
Integrate novel autonomy algorithms into UAV flight software, migrating from Python to C/C++ if necessary
Update and execute simulation software to test and evaluate novel algorithms
Support the development of preflight planning tools in Python that interface with data and UI tools via web API
Interface with technology SMEs to integrate new algorithms and subsystems into vehicle platforms
Support flight tests of UAS and UAVs, including setup, system checkouts, ground station operation, log retrieval and analysis, and debugging
Communicate design status, test results, and suggestions in a timely and efficient manner

Requirements

BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of embedded software development and experience deploying embedded software
Strong proficiency with C/C++, Python, and Rust
Familiarity with PX4, Ardupilot, or similar. Integration into commercial platforms and configuration for flight
Experience with RTOS and embedded communication protocols (UART, I2C, CAN, etc)
Experience with control hardware setup. Examples include telemetry harness setup, radio configuration, power system installation and monitoring
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
Willingness and desire to travel for, and participate in, field tests up to 10% of each year
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

Technologies

PX4 autopilot, Ardupilot
Python, C, C++, Rust
RTOS
UART, I2C, CAN
Web API

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1mo ago

Software Engineer - Defense R&D

DS2 Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL

1mo ago Closed

$80k - $110k/yr Full time .NET Android API

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 10, 2026).

Job Description

Onsite in Panama City, FL with a competitive $80,000 - $110,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package. DS2 invites you to join a collaborative defense R&D environment where engineers contribute to agile, mission-critical software for unmanned systems. You’ll work across design, development, AI/ML, sensor integration, and field prototypes, within a culture that values hands-on problem solving, continuous learning, and meaningful impact on defense capabilities.

Overview

You will be part of a dedicated squad delivering software for unmanned platforms, operating within an agile framework to design, implement, deploy, and demonstrate applications that matter in the field.