Job Title: UAV Autonomy Engineer

Company Name: optimAero

Job Url: https://www.simplyhired.com/job/NYB8mUOrsus8iljTnhA0EdF40RImDKNeqmyWK2ibvmMG-L8xyI9Tcg

Job Description: UAV Autonomy Engineer
optimAero
Remote

Job Details
Contract
$70 - $90 an hour
7 days ago
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Qualifications
Engineering testing
Computer Science
Software design
Robotic systems
Software coding
Master’s degree in aerospace engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Mid-level
Scalable systems
Master's degree
Analysis skills
C++
Software quality assurance
Bachelor's degree
Algorithm design
Developing data pipelines
Scalability
Software testing
System architecture design
Master’s degree in computer science
AI
Cross-functional collaboration
Bachelor's degree in computer science
Robotics
Communication skills
Python
Cross-functional communication
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering
Engineering validation
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled UAV Autonomy Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced autonomy capabilities for mission-critical systems. This role focuses on building robust software components that enable intelligent decision-making, adaptive behaviors, and efficient mission execution. This is a remote, contract position for 40 hours/week with a flexible schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and validate mission autonomy software components, including behavior trees and mission-level behaviors
Develop and optimize algorithms for route planning and path planning in dynamic environments
Architect and manage data pipelines to support autonomy and decision-making systems
Contribute to the design of scalable and modular mission autonomy software architectures
Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code in Python and C++
Perform software verification, validation, and testing to ensure reliability and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate autonomy solutions into larger systems
Required Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming experience in Python and C++
Experience with autonomy systems, robotics, or AI-driven software development
Solid understanding of path planning, route planning, and algorithm development
Familiarity with software architecture principles and best practices
Experience with testing, validation, and quality-focused software development
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with behavior trees or similar decision-making frameworks
Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or aerospace systems
Knowledge of real-time systems and distributed architectures
Familiarity with simulation environments and data management systems
Key Attributes:

Strong communication skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to producing high-quality, reliable software
Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):

Are you a U.S. citizen?
Please provide your LinkedIn profile.
Do you have an Aerospace Engineering degree?
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

Unmanned aerial vehicle: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote