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# Autonomy Software Engineer

- **Company:** Near Earth Autonomy
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Motion Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Robotic Automation Software, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Scripting, Software Modules, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/autonomy-software-engineer-c-pittsburgh-pa--9099581b-4580-4121-8ad1-374ff7f4f8f5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
 * Exposure to a variety of robotics concepts including control, motion planning, behavior arbitration, and perception
 * Strong C++ design and programming skills
 * Experience with Python or similar programming languages
 * Experience with ROS2
 * Expertise with software engineering practices and software development life cycle
 * Familiarity with development in a Linux environment
 * Willingness to travel and spend time in the field

Preferred Additional Skills

 * Master's or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or equivalent
 * Industry experience in robotics or autonomous flight domains
 * Experience designing modular, testable, and extensible C++ APIs
 * Experience with integration and field testing of robotic systems

Due to the nature of Near Earth's funding, this position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Due to work related to federal contracts, this position is subject to successful completion of a background check., Acceptance Testing, Algorithms, Application Programming Interface (API), C++ Programming Language, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Federal Contracts, Field Trials, Funding, Integration Testing, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Multitasking, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Robotics, Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Team Player, Testing, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel

## Description

The Autonomy Software Engineer will implement and maintain autonomy software and algorithms for autonomous, full-scale helicopters. This role will focus on building, maintaining, and improving the autonomous behaviors for aircraft. Based on experience, engineers will be given ownership to both utility and core software modules within the autonomy architecture.We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated independent thinkers, passionate about state-of-the-art technology; also self-starting, empathetic team players, and strong communicators. The ideal candidate for this position can multitask effectively, is comfortable working on a quick development tempo, and most importantly enjoys bringing new autonomy technology to life.


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