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4d ago

UAS Operations and Airworthiness Product Developer

CRL Technologies Lexington Park, MD

Lexington Park, MD

4d ago

Full time Airworthiness Avionics Drone Technology

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Job Description

The UAS Operations and Airworthiness Product Developer provides domain expertise in unmanned aerial systems to NAWC AIRWorks portfolios, supporting Non-POR UAS initiatives and coordinating airworthiness data reviews to enable flight clearances.

Responsibilities

Deliver UAS subject matter expertise to NAWC AIRWorks portfolios, with an emphasis on supporting Non-POR UAS projects.
Manage and coordinate engineering data reviews to secure NAVAIR airworthiness approval for UAS, ensuring relevant engineering functions review air and ground systems before flight clearances are issued.
Support the AIRWorks Director and AIRWorks Deputy Director.
Assist the AIRWorks Chief Systems Engineer and Lead Test Engineer in program activities.
Assist the AIRWorks Non-POR UAS Integrated Product Team Lead as needed.
Coordinate detailed task assignments with AIRWorks leadership while maintaining the ability to plan and execute project requirements independently.

Requirements

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance.
JOURNEYMAN: A Journeyman level professional with 3 to 10 years of relevant experience and a BA/BS degree.

Technologies

Microsoft products

Tasks Performed

Directly support the AIRWorks Class Desk Systems Engineer by collecting and analyzing UAS technical and operational data for Naval Air Systems Command airworthiness documentation.
Provide UAS operational and technical expertise for Group 1 through 5 UAS projects for USN and external customer operations.
Lead or participate in AIRWorks external customer engagement briefings, Flight Clearance planning meetings, and technical interchange meetings.
Support the development of airspace access requests such as FAA COAs and waivers.
Assist with Lithium Battery Safety Certification by collecting and interpreting technical data on lithium batteries in UAS.
Provide technical and operational assessments of air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions.
Evaluate mission planning documents, UAS operator manuals, flight checklists, and other standard UAS operational materials.

Education and Experience

JOURNEYMAN: A Journeyman level professional in this field typically has 3 to 10 years of relevant experience and holds a BA/BS degree.

Allowable Education and Experience Substitutions

Six additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.
An Associate’s degree plus four additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.

Desired Experience

Current certified Product Developer is strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with APME/AMPSE (Class Desk), NAVAIR engineers, and Fleet users.
Experience as a Maritime UAS Operator; Basic UAS Qualification Level 2 or knowledge of FAA Part 107.
Knowledge of NATOPS processes and familiarity with CNAF Manual 3710.9 and Maritime UAS Operations.
Understanding of public aircraft operations, the NAVAIR/NAVSEA systems engineering processes, and DCMA Instruction 8210.1D.
Proven ability to work well in a team environment with leadership, decision-making, and self-motivation.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft products and editorial software across local, networked, or web-based platforms.
Familiarity with NAVAIR/NAVSEA systems engineering processes.
Effective communication skills within team settings.

Location

On-site in Lexington Park, MD. Telework may be offered.

Estimated Travel

Less than 10%.

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1mo ago

Embedded Software Engineer

MORSE Corp Cambridge, MA

Cambridge, MA

1mo ago Closed

$90k - $210k/yr Full time Aerospace API APIs

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 13, 2026).

Job Description

Based in Cambridge, MORSE Corp develops software for unmanned aerial systems and supports the full engineering lifecycle from concept to deployment. The Embedded Software Engineer will drive software development for next-generation UAS, addressing both fixed-wing and multi-rotor platforms on site and across the entire flight stack.

Salary ranges from USD 90,000 to 210,000 per year. A BS or MS in a related field and at least five years of embedded software experience are required.

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts, onsite

Responsibilities

Create embedded software for innovative fixed-wing and multi-rotor UAVs.
Expand autonomous flight capabilities by enhancing the PX4 autopilot with new software features.
Incorporate novel autonomy algorithms into UAV flight software, migrating from Python to C/C++ when needed.
Update and run simulation tools to test and evaluate new algorithms.
Assist in building preflight planning tools in Python that interface with data and UI via web APIs.
Collaborate with technology SMEs to integrate new algorithms and subsystems into vehicle platforms.
Support flight tests of UAS/UAVs, including setup, system checkouts, ground station operations, log retrieval and analysis, and debugging.
Communicate design status, test results, and recommendations in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum five years of embedded software development and deployment experience.
Strong proficiency in C/C++, Python, and Rust.
Familiarity with PX4, ArduPilot, or similar autopilot stacks, including integration into commercial platforms and flight configuration.
Experience with RTOS and embedded communication protocols (UART, I2C, CAN, etc.).
Hands-on experience with control hardware setup (telemetry harnesses, radio configuration, power system installation and monitoring).
Solid debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of each year for field tests.
US citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Technologies

PX4 autopilot
ArduPilot
Python
C
C++
Rust
RTOS
UART
I2C
CAN
Web API

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1mo ago

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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