Senior Software Engineer – Autonomous Vehicle Integration

Focused Support LLC is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) providing high quality technical and operational support and software development services. Founded in 2011, we provide cutting edge capabilities to solve unique challenges. In response to today’s evolving missions, our goal is to provide quality solutions that enable end users. Focused Support is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with around 5 years of experience to join our growing team in our Utah office. We will also consider hiring in our Columbia, Maryland office.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within a team to design, develop, and test software applications which interface with autonomous vehicles of all types and related sensors
• Implement bi-directional vehicle control using MAVLink, STANAG-4586, and other open-source and proprietary messaging protocols
• Interface with a variety of autopilot implementations including PX4, Piccolo, and Ardupilot
• Interface with a variety of sensors including EO/IR, Lidar, SIGINT, etc.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and UX/UI team to design and develop intuitive user interfaces for complex multi-vehicle control scenarios within dynamically changing operational environments
• Support developmental and operational test and exercise events

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Experience with Ground Control Station (GCS) software and the customization of that software such as QGroundControl or Ardupilot
• Experience writing software for vehicle control using MAVLink and/or STANAG-4586
• Experience with related unmanned vehicle data feeds and protocols such as H.264/H.265 video, KLV metadata, STANAG-4586, etc.
• Experience interfacing with and controlling a variety of unmanned aerial vehicle types including fixed wing, multi-rotor, and VTOL fixed-wing
• Proficient in Javascript/Typescript
• Proficient in Java, C#, or C++
• Familiarity with a modern Javascript framework such as Angular or React
• FAA Part 107 certification or PPL is a plus
• Experience with TAK/ATAK development is a plus
• Flexibility to quickly adjust to the changing needs and priorities of a small, rapidly growing business
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or equivalent experience in a related technical field.
• 5+ years related experience in software development

Minimal travel may be required.

Focused Support is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, age, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Additionally, Focused Support participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification) program.

Pay: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 10% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm US Citizenship - YES for Citizen of the US or NO for non-citizen
• Please complete the following assessment as a part of the application process: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/45KD/SeniorSoftwareEngineerAVIntegration

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: In person