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Chief Engineer, Autonomous Flight
Costa Mesa or Seattle or Washington
$220k-$330k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lead technical architecture for software-heavy robotics and autonomous systems; oversee HW/SW integration, testing, and fielding; eligible for U.S. Secret clearance.
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C++ Software Engineer – Autonomous Systems
Poway, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOE2+ years software engineering experience, strong modern C++ (C++20+), Python and shell scripting, Git, experience with agentic coding tools, strong algorithms and design skills, US citizenship and eligibility for Secret clearance.
C++, Python, shell, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Git, CMake, Bazel, Protocol Buffers, FlatBuffers, Cap'n Proto, Docker, Kubernetes
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5427)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$163k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEBS/MS or equivalent experience, typically 5+ years relevant experience, strong C++ and embedded/Linux skills, system integration and field-test experience, ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
C++, Linux, PX4, ArduPilot, HivemindSDK, Python, Docker, CMake, Conan, CI/CD, UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5208)
Washington or Boston or San Diego or Dallas
$163k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years experience; strong C++ and embedded/Linux development; system integration and field test experience; BS/MS in relevant engineering or equivalent; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
C++, Linux, Python, Docker, CMake, Conan, CI/CD, HivemindSDK, ViDAR, EO/IR
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expeditionary (R5193)
Washington or Boston or San Diego or Dallas
$234k-$351k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOEBS/MS in engineering or equivalent,10+ years experience,expert C++ and Linux systems development,systems integration expertise,mentoring experience,and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
C++, Linux, HivemindSDK, STANAG 4586, UCI, OMS
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Software Engineer, Autonomous Fleet Orchestration
Costa Mesa or Seattle or Washington
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering experience, strong CS fundamentals, backend or full‑stack experience; comfortable with Go, TypeScript/React, Python; systems design, distributed systems, and cloud experience preferred.
Go, TypeScript, React, Python, Lattice OS, AWS, Azure, GCP, NixOS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL), Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5398)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$234k-$351k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOEBS/MS or equivalent, typically 10+ years experience, expert C++ and Linux systems development, proven systems-integration track record, ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
C++, Linux, HivemindSDK, UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapons (R5398)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$234k-$351k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOE10+ years relevant experience, BS/MS or equivalent, expert C++ and Linux systems development, proven technical strategy and architecture experience, ability to obtain Secret clearance, mentoring experience.
C++, Linux, HivemindSDK, UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT
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Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington or San Diego or Boston
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOEBS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent; typically 5+ years' related experience; proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, middleware (DDS/ActiveMQ); hands-on field test experience and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
HivemindSDK, C++, Linux, shell scripting, DDS, ActiveMQ, Python, k3s, k3d, Docker, PX4, ArduPilot, Conan, CMake, CI/CD, AFSIM, NGTS
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington, D.C. or San Diego or Boston
$188k-$281k/yr OnsiteFull Time
7+ YOERequires 7+ years related experience (or equivalent with advanced degree); proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, shell scripting, middleware (e.g., DDS), container deployments (k3s/k3d/Docker); experience with field tests, team leadership, and ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
HivemindSDK, C++, Linux, shell scripting, DDS, k3s, k3d, Docker, Python, PX4, ArduPilot, Conan, CMake, AFSIM, NGTS, CI/CD, A-GRA, UCI, OMS
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerging Domains (R5401)
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Dallas
$195k-$293k/yr OnsiteFull Time
7+ YOE7+ years relevant experience, expert C++ and Linux, experience leading autonomy or systems integration, BS/MS in engineering or equivalent, ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
C++, Linux, HivemindSDK, ViDAR, ATR, UCI, OMS, STANAG 4586
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration
Washington or San Diego or Boston or Europe or Asia
$228k-$342k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOE10+ years experience building real-time autonomy or embedded systems; proficient in C++, Linux, middleware (DDS), simulation and field testing; strong technical leadership, cross-team collaboration, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
HivemindSDK, C++, Linux, Python, k3s, k3d, Docker, DDS, Conan, CMake, PX4, ArduPilot, AFSIM, NGTS
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Senior Flight Test Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$95k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years flight test engineering experience with autonomous or remotely piloted systems, bachelor’s in engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience), U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD clearance, Part 107, FAA familiarity, data analysis and documentation skills.
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint
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2026 Early Career Test & Evaluation Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$86k-$114k/yr OnsiteFull Time
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/CS/robotics or equivalent,0–2 years T&E experience with autonomous systems preferred,develop and execute test plans,coordinate complex test events,analyze test data,communicate with military customers.
Lattice OS, Python, C++, ROS
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Manager of Engineering - Autonomous Pilot Integration - Emerging Domains (R5176)
United States or San Diego or Washington or Boston
$220k-$330k/yr OnsiteFull Time
7+ YOE2+ MgmtBS/MS in CS/EE/ME/Aerospace or equivalent; typically 7+ years related experience; 2+ years people-management; proficiency in C++, Linux, embedded systems, shell scripting; experience with autonomy/unmanned systems and interface/ICD negotiation; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.
C++, Linux, shell scripting, DDS, HivemindSDK, Python, Docker, Conan, CMake, CI/CD, ARM
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Software Engineer - Federal Mission Workflows
Irvine or Pittsburgh
$70k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Software engineer with ROS/ROS2, C++, Python; robotics, localization, SLAM, sensor fusion; bachelor's in CS/EE/Robotics; field-ready autonomous systems.
ROS, ROS2, C++, Python, LiDAR, GPS, IMU
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Engineering Co-op — Fall 2026
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$2k-$2k/wk OnsiteFull Time, Internship
Currently enrolled in a BS/MS/PhD engineering program (mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer science, or related); intellectual curiosity and interest in defense/autonomous systems.
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Manager, Engineering - Software Integration (R5237)
San Diego, California, United States
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
7+ YOE7+ years related experience with BS (alternatively 6+ years with MS or 4+ years with PhD). Requires expertise in Python or C++, autonomous systems/middleware, integration workflows, ROS, debugging, and experience leading software integration teams.
Python, C++, Hivemind SDK, ROS, rosbag, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
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Program Director, Dive XL
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$220k-$292k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/CS/robotics,10+ years in program/technical program management for autonomous systems,ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance,willingness to travel >25% and relocate to Costa Mesa,CA.
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