Engineer II, Software - Autonomous Pilot Integration - New Grad - 6127

What you'll do

• Implement and test C++ changes to mission behavior, platform-specific pilot extensions, configuration, and autonomy-side diagnostics.
• Develop and apply supported core pilot behaviors for a defined platform or mission set; bring reusable improvements back into the team's pilot baseline.
• Validate autonomy use of vehicle-control, perception, mission-compute, and C2 interfaces using established contracts; implement an assigned adapter only when ownership is explicit.
• Build unit, integration, and mission-scenario tests; reproduce and debug behavior or interface issues using logs, telemetry, and simulation.
• Support SIL/HIL, bench, and representative test events; capture evidence of mission behavior and verify fixes with guidance from a program technical lead.
• Coordinate platform-interface and deployment issues with Integration & Test or platform owners, and work with the Autonomy Capabilities team on defects or enhancements to shared planning and decision-making capabilities.
• Document mission configuration, limitations, test procedures, and lessons learned for future program work.

Additional information

We are seeking Autonomous Software Engineers for full-time roles starting in 2027! This is a paid, in-person, full-time position for students graduating during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are now reviewing applications for positions starting after graduation in 2027.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027.
• Typically 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience; relevant graduate work or substantial project experience may be considered.
• Working proficiency in C++ or Python, with experience implementing, debugging, and testing a software feature on Linux.
• Hands-on experience building autonomy or robotics software through professional work, research, or substantial projects, rather than solely configuring or deploying existing tools.
• Experience with software integration, simulation, or representative system testing and the ability to complete a bounded change with tests and documentation.
• Ability to communicate risks and interface assumptions with engineers from other disciplines.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mission behaviors, vehicle/autopilot interfaces, sensor or perception data, or C2 workflows.
• Familiarity with SIL/HIL, pub-sub systems, containers, CI, telemetry analysis, or field testing.
• Experience collaborating with platform vendors or systems and test engineers.

Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.