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# Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Integration

- **Company:** Focused Support LLC
- **Location:** Logan, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Signals Intelligence, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Metadata, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, TypeScript, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), ReactJS, AngularJS, Information Technology, Lidar
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dbbba6ac20d434ad

## About the Role

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

 * U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
 * Experience with Ground Control Station (GCS) software and the customization of that software such as QGroundControl or Ardupilot
 * Experience writing software for vehicle control using MAVLink and/or STANAG-4586
 * Experience with related unmanned vehicle data feeds and protocols such as H.264/H.265 video, KLV metadata, STANAG-4586, etc.
 * Experience interfacing with and controlling a variety of unmanned aerial vehicle types including fixed wing, multi-rotor, and VTOL fixed-wing
 * Proficient in Javascript/Typescript
 * Proficient in Java, C#, or C++
 * Familiarity with a modern Javascript framework such as Angular or React
 * FAA Part 107 certification or PPL is a plus
 * Experience with TAK/ATAK development is a plus
 * Flexibility to quickly adjust to the changing needs and priorities of a small, rapidly growing business
 * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or equivalent experience in a related technical field.
 * 5+ years related experience in software development

Minimal travel may be required.

## Description

* Work within a team to design, develop, and test software applications which interface with autonomous vehicles of all types and related sensors
 * Implement bi-directional vehicle control using MAVLink, STANAG-4586, and other open-source and proprietary messaging protocols
 * Interface with a variety of autopilot implementations including PX4, Piccolo, and Ardupilot
 * Interface with a variety of sensors including EO/IR, Lidar, SIGINT, etc.
 * Collaborate with the Product Owner and UX/UI team to design and develop intuitive user interfaces for complex multi-vehicle control scenarios within dynamically changing operational environments
 * Support developmental and operational test and exercise events