Job Description
Position Summary
Skyeton Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and support software systems that enable the operation, control, and mission effectiveness of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This position will work closely with systems, avionics, manufacturing, and flight operations teams to design reliable, secure, and scalable software solutions supporting both production and deployed aircraft.
The ideal candidate is passionate about aerospace technology, thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while maintaining the highest standards of software quality, safety, and reliability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and supporting ground applications.
- Develop embedded, desktop, and/or cloud-based applications supporting aircraft operation and mission planning.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop software interfaces for avionics, sensors, communications equipment, and payload systems.
- Participate in software architecture, code reviews, and design discussions.
- Create automated testing tools and validation procedures.
- Troubleshoot software issues during integration, manufacturing, and flight testing.
- Maintain software documentation, design records, and configuration management.
- Support production, field operations, and customer technical issues as required.
- Ensure software complies with company quality standards and cybersecurity best practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve software quality, reliability, and maintainability.
- Support prototype development and rapid design iterations.
- Travel occasionally to support testing, demonstrations, customer sites, or deployment activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of professional software development experience (entry-level candidates with exceptional internship or project experience may be considered).
- Strong proficiency in one or more of the following:
- C++
- C
- Python
- Java
- Experience with Git or other source control systems.
- Experience with Linux-based development environments.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and object-oriented programming.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
- UAV/UAS software development
- Embedded Linux
- Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Robotics or autonomous systems
- Flight control systems
- Mission planning software
- Sensor integration
- MAVLink protocol
- PX4 or ArduPilot
- ROS/ROS2
- Qt Framework
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- REST APIs
- CI/CD pipelines
- Cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- GIS or mapping software
- AI/Machine Learning applications for autonomous systems
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and systems-thinking abilities.
- Ability to translate operational requirements into software solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
- Comfortable working in a startup environment where flexibility and initiative are essential.
- Commitment to software quality, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to work in laboratory, manufacturing, and flight test environments.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, if required.
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of Skyeton's business, applicants must be able to:
- Successfully complete a background investigation.
- Comply with all U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
- Be eligible to work on projects involving controlled technologies.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is preferred but not required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skyeton Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.