UAV Software Engineer (C++)

This position is with our Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) engineering group. We are helping our customer build ground control software and on-board communications systems for various drone platforms. You will help design, develop and deploy solutions, working on small, distributed Agile development teams. We work remotely from our customer at our office adjacent to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) campus. B.S. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar preferred; M.S. a plus Expert knowledge of Modern C++ Fluency in object-oriented programming and design, development, and testing Experience in software architectural-level design and API development Knowledge of software design patterns; use of appropriate algorithms and data structures Experience developing multi-threaded software Understanding of constraints of real-time / embedded platforms Experience designing and implementing message processing software (data-link or control command interfaces, e.g. STANAG-4586) Experience working in Agile/Scrum SDLC, preferably in distributed teams Exposure to sensor integration (EO, IR, and various laser payloads) Exposure to avionics or UAS/UAV platforms Experience in C#, WPF, and MVVM a huge plus Fast, motivated learner! Excited to learn new technologies and offer creative and elegant solutions We offer competitive salary and tremendous benefits, to include: Fully paid medical premiums 3 weeks of vacation and sick leave plus 10 holidays 7% unmatched 401(K) contributions Year-end bonuses Tuition and training allowances Short and Long-term Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance Company happy hours, parties, and morale building events (get paid to hang with your team) Gym and Health Club Membership reimbursements