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WingXpand · 2 months ago

Software Engineer – Robotics

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

WingXpand is a rapidly growing startup focused on developing autonomous systems, including an innovative smart plane designed to enhance agricultural yield and public safety. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and deploying advanced software for autonomous drone systems, integrating sensors, and conducting real-world testing to validate system performance.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Integrate third-party sensors and systems into our autonomous drone platform

Develop and enhance APIs for commanding and controlling autonomous drone systems

Design and implement front-end and back-end software for WingXpand's Ground Control Software

Support lab and field testing to validate system reliability and performance across diverse conditions

Qualification

C++Linux developmentRobotic systemsEmbedded computingContainerization technologiesDistributed communication networksModular software designScalable software solutionsField testingAPI development

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

3+ years of professional software engineering experience with C++ in a Linux development environment

Experience testing, evaluating, and troubleshooting robotic systems

Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established codebases

Proven experience designing and implementing modular, scalable software solutions

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations, applicant must be a 'U.S. Person' (U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder)

Preferred

Master's in a relevant field

Experience developing software or hardware for flight systems and safety-critical functionality

Background in programming for embedded computing systems such as Nvidia Jetson or VOXL

Experience with distributed communication networks and messaging standards

Experience using containerization technologies like Docker

Prior experience flying or working on drone systems

Benefits

WingXpand stock options

Advancement opportunities

Company

WingXpand

WingXpand is a U.S. aerospace and AI software company that is expanding what’s possible with aerial intelligence

Founded in 2022

St Louis, Missouri, USA

11-50 employees

https://wingxpand.com

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Techstars

2022-09-19Undisclosed

Leadership Team

James Barbieri

CEO & Co-Founder

Michelle Madaras

President & Co-Founder

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