Robotics Software Engineer

• Architect systems with multiple microcontrollers, defining component roles and managing requirements.
• Implement custom navigation algorithms and autonomy logic in Rust and C++.
• Analyze vehicle flight logs and debug GNC and autonomy issues
• Develop and write LIDAR sensor drivers in C++ and Rust.
• Handle system configuration, ground station setup, and data management during local and remote flight tests.
• Develop control and path planning algorithms for aerial vehicles and integrate them into the PX4 ROS communications layer.
• Implement drivers for novel control actuation and integrate them into PX4 or other flight controllers.
• Incorporate flight models into the existing Python flight simulator and use the simulator for algorithm development.
• Develop Software-In-the-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) testing capabilities.
• Aid in system architecture, selection, and integration of flight controllers, electronics, and sensors.
• Support the development, integration, and testing of prototype vehicles.
• Write, test, and debug drivers such as CANopen actuators and beyond line-of-sight radios in C++ and Python.
• Demonstrate familiarity with low-level embedded programming concepts such as memory management, data structures, algorithms, and bit manipulation.

• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong skills in C++, Rust, and Python.
• Experience in navigation algorithms (SLAM, path planning) and autonomy logic.
• Experience with low-level embedded programming and microcontrollers.
• Experience with PX4 or other flight controllers
• Skilled in system architecture, component definition, and integration of prototype vehicles.
• A passion for taking novel UAS from concept to flight!

MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy. Compensation $90,000-$210,000 USD