UAV Lead Software Developer

Description:

ENG- Are you an innovative engineer ready to tackle exciting challenges? Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or any other field of engineering, TeamGlobal has opportunities that will align with your career goals. We are now actively seeking a UAV Lead Software Developer for an engaging opportunity in Fort Worth, TX. Want to learn more? Reach out to one of our dedicated Recruiters, who will share the exciting details about this position and our impressive benefits, including the $10K in free life insurance! Join us at TeamGlobal—where excellence empowers us! Let’s connect and take your career to new heights!

Requirements:

We are seeking a UAV Lead Software Developer to design and implement a scalable, modular autonomy architecture across our UAV platforms. This role goes beyond flight software, leading efforts to create a platform-agnostic, portable software stack that integrates with diverse flight controllers, sensors, and vehicle types. The ideal candidate will bring both practical UAV experience and the vision to architect next-generation autonomy solutions aligned with long-term scalability.

#Required Qualifications

*Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

*Must have a minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience developing UAV or robotic software systems.

*Must have Proficiency in C++, Python, or similar languages.

*Must have experience with flight controllers like Pixhawk or ArduPilot.

*Must be familiar with middleware such as ROS2, DDS, or MAVLink.

*Must possess strong debugging and system integration skills.

*Must possess the ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

*Must have clear written and verbal communication skills.

*Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

#Preferred Qualifications

*Has experience with scalable autonomy platforms (e.g., Hivemind, Skydio, Anduril Lattice).

*Has familiarity with GPS-denied navigation, SLAM, or vision-based autonomy.

*Has knowledge of avionics protocols (ARINC 429, ARINC 664, MIL-STD-1553).

*Has experience with CI/CD workflows, SITL/HIL testing environments, or DevOps in autonomy.

*Has had exposure to multi-vehicle autonomy, swarming, or distributed mission planning.

#Essential Duties and Responsibilities

*Design and build a flexible UAV autonomy system that can run on different aircraft types by separating core software from specific hardware components.

*Lead and mentor a cross-functional autonomy team, guiding system architecture, software development, and integration efforts across UAV platforms.