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# Autonomous Systems Software Engineer - Forward Deployed

- **Company:** Fuze
- **Location:** Ellicott City, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Data Fusion, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Robotic Automation Software, Sensor Fusion, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Low Latency, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Golang
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8a7061c32d6ce8c9

## About the Role

1. 2+ years building, integrating, deploying, or supporting software on autonomous systems, robotic systems, drones, UxVs, edge systems, on-prem systems, or sensor/actuator platforms
 2. Strong programming ability in Python, Rust, Go, C++, Java, or similar
 3. Strong hands-on Linux/GNU experience
 4. Experience with edge networking, real-time or streaming data, high-volume sensor data, or low-latency systems
 5. Familiarity with drones, robotics, autonomous systems, sensor integration, or actuator systems strongly preferred
 6. Familiarity with MAVLink, ArduPilot, PX4, sensor fusion, data fusion, or autonomy software is a plus
 7. Experience testing software in lab, field, flight-test, pre-production, or operational environments
 8. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience



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