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Platform Aerospace · 3 days ago

Deployed UAV Systems Engineer III

Blackstone, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Deployed UAV Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in installing, maintaining, and optimizing computer networks, software, and UAV systems in a deployed environment. The role involves analyzing current systems, collaborating with engineering professionals, and providing technical support during deployments.

AerospaceService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Hiring Manager

Mary Bauer

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and utilize engineering documentations to ensure the efficient assembly and functionality of devices

Serves as a technical POC during deployments

Develop software/firmware for payloads, hands on algorithm implementation on actual hardware

Work on software, firmware development for onboard flight computers

Maintain existing code bases and develop, re-architect, and integrate new software

Conduct bench and airplane testing during development and software releases

Assists the engineering department with analysis, tests, software development, integration, and quality assurance of systems

Install, configure, and troubleshoot network architecture

Design and implement business solutions using network equipment

Provide monitoring, technical support, and disaster recovery expertise

Perform proper work documentation, test plans, and results, ensuring accuracy

Build devices according to documentation ensuring efficient device assembly and functionality

Assist in maintaining the Vanilla unmanned aircraft platform and its systems

Execute all aspects of software development, from requirements, design, testing-implementation, and mission integration

Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required

Qualification

Software developmentEmbedded systemsNetwork AdministrationC++PythonLinux configurationProblem solvingDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical or other field with strong software development background or 7+ years of experience performing similar responsibilities in lieu of education

2-5 years of professional experience in software development for system level integration and testing

Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

Able to travel up to 75%

Programming experience with C++, C and C#

Basic Linux use and configuration

Some experience with embedded systems and understanding of real time operating systems

Creative, passionate problem solver that can thrive in multidisciplinary teams through fast paced, autonomy drive, and demanding design and integration cycles

Self-drive with strong documentation, organizational and communication skills

Experience with scripting languages (i.e., C, Python, Bash)

Experience with the Piccolo Autopilot system

Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems and signals

Experience with embedded software and system integration and troubleshooting

Basic Linux use and configuration

End-user documentation ownership and authoring (3-5 years)

Experience with Network Administration, IT support, and network diagnosis

Experience with cloud providers (AWS, Google cloud, etc...)