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2d ago

Belcan San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo, CA

2d ago

$104k - $146k/yr Full time Python Ardupilot Autopilot Automation

Belcan is hiring a Software Engineer focused on embedded flight software for unmanned aircraft systems in San Luis Obispo, CA (onsite).

Develop and tailor the PX4 flight stack and integrate it with QGroundControl for mission execution
Craft embedded software in C and C++ for flight systems, with Python used to support test and validation workflows
Develop GPS positioning and navigation-related software components
Perform autonomy and system-level software integration across vehicle, payload, and ground control interfaces
Collaborate in Git-based environments (GitHub and GitLab) with standard version control and team workflows
Develop within modern editors and IDEs, such as Visual Studio Code
Implement unit testing and software validation practices to ensure reliability
Work with communication protocols and interfaces (MAVLink, TCP/IP, UDP, and related embedded interfaces)
Integrate and debug software across hardware and software boundaries in flight and lab environments
Support rapid iteration driven by integration results, test outcomes, and flight feedback

Degree in a relevant field such as Robotics, Autonomy, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mathematics
5+ years of applicable experience
Working knowledge of the PX4 platform
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work

Salary: USD 104,000 - 145,600 per year

Experience with PX4 flight control stack or similar autopilot ecosystems (for example ROS 2, ArduPilot, Pixhawk)
Ability to lead small software work packages and own delivery scope
Embedded real-time software development experience
Aerospace exposure, especially with unmanned aircraft systems

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