Senior Engineer, Autonomy Systems Integration and Test (R4472)

What you'll do:

• Execute hands-on integration and testing of Hivemind autonomy systems on Group 1–3 platforms. 

• Debug and troubleshoot complex system issues across autonomy, flight controllers, radios, networking, and software interfaces 

• Develop and execute test plans across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and real flight environments 

• Support flight test operations including system bring-up, pre-flight checks, in-flight monitoring, and post-flight analysis 

• Build and maintain test tools, automation, and infrastructure in Python and C++ 

• Develop interface software for new hardware and sensors. 

• Analyze test data and drive root cause investigations to improve system performance and reliability 

• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and flight test teams to ensure seamless integration 

• Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where systems and processes are still evolving 

• Identify and implement improvements to test efficiency, coverage, and system robustness 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience 

• 4–7 years of experience in integration and testing of robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similar complex systems 

• Strong hands-on experience working with real hardware systems and field or flight testing 

• Experience with SIL, HIL, and VIL environments. 

• Direct experience with Ardupilot and MAVLINK 

• Experience with ROS. 

• Ability to design, build, and configure medium complexity benchtop setups. 

• Proficiency in Python and C++ for scripting, automation, or debugging 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex, cross-disciplinary systems (hardware, software, communications) 

• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements 

• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and problem-solving mindset 

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance 

Preferred qualifications:

• Aviation experience, such as Private Pilot’s License or Part 107c. 

• CI/CD experience 

• Experience with PX4 and/or cube family of hardware 

• Experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing, quadrotor, or both) 

• Background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems 

• Familiarity with flight controllers, radios, and communications systems 

• Experience supporting flight test operations 

• Experience contributing to automated test frameworks or infrastructure 

• Active SECRET clearance