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Software Engineer - Defense R&D

DS2 Panama City, FL

Panama City, FL

1mo ago Closed

$80k - $110k/yr Full time .NET Android API

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 10, 2026).

Job Description

DS2's defense R&D team is seeking a Software Engineer to join on-site in Panama City, Florida. The role supports agile Scrum development of mission-critical software for unmanned systems, spanning design, development, AI/ML, sensor integration, and field prototypes. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $110,000 per year, and the position requires a Bachelor of Science in engineering or computer science (or equivalent) with at least five years of RDT&E experience.

Responsibilities

Collaborate within an agile team to plan, manage, and complete product work.
Contribute to designing, developing, deploying, and demonstrating applications.
Experiment, develop, peer-review, and continuously integrate changes into the codebase.
Integrate sensors and unmanned platforms (UAS/UGV) for damage-detection tasks.
Build and maintain Windows desktop applications using WPF with MVVM patterns.
Develop and deploy Android applications using Kotlin or Java.
Architect and operate distributed, mission-critical applications via microservices in containers.
Develop AI/ML models for robotic perception, damage assessment, and autonomy.
Implement perception pipelines to identify and classify UXO, debris, and surface damage.
Conduct research, report findings, and create proofs-of-concept and prototypes for R&D projects.
Support fieldable prototypes delivering rapid capability to Warfighters.
Perform manual or automated sUAS flights while ensuring safety and monitoring weather conditions.
Operate sensors, cameras, or LiDAR to gather high-quality imagery and aerial data.
Conduct test and evaluation of software on robotics applications in direct hardware contexts.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in engineering, computer science, or equivalent, plus at least five years of RDT&E experience since graduation.
Specific experience with unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, or software/hardware integration.
Experience writing technical papers and conducting RDT&E activities independently.
Proficiency in one or more languages: C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, or Python.
Experience integrating hardware components (sensors, actuators, controllers) with software applications.
Provides ongoing support and troubleshooting for integrated systems to ensure mission continuity.
Strong time management and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
Collaborates with teammates, virtually and in person, to plan projects, resolve issues, and present solutions to clients.
U.S. citizen eligible for a U.S. government background investigation.

Technologies

WPF
MVVM
Kotlin
Java
C
C++
C#
JavaScript
Python
Android
SQL
Microservices
Containers
TAK
ATAK
WinTAK
Git
GitHub
Bitbucket
Azure DevOps
Atlassian
sUAS
LiDAR

Benefits

Flexible work schedule
Educational opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Certification reimbursement plus bonuses
Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, including STD, LTD, and AD&D
Generous paid time off and holidays
401K with company-matching contributions up to 4%
Sponsored community and volunteer events, such as beach cleanups and 5Ks

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