EpiSci is hiring a
Autonomy Integration Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Software Engineer at EpiSci, a rapidly ascending force in the field of tactical mission autonomy technologies. The role involves integrating software into autonomous aircraft systems, collaborating with engineers, and supporting live flight tests. The company values diversity and encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every qualification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/related engineering field
• 2+ years of hands-on experience integrating software into robotic systems
• Experience integrating autonomy/robotics products onto embedded compute modules such as: NVIDIA Jetson, Modal AI VOXL, Raspberry Pi
• Experience integrating with communication busses & protocols: UART/RS232/RS422/RS485, SPI/QSPI, I2C, Ethernet
• General experience in C/C++, Python, Bash
• Experience developing in Docker and containerized development environments, and using Linux-based operating systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu)
• Experience using git, Visual Studio Code, GitLab, Nexus, SonarQube
• (MANDATORY) Must be a U.S. Citizen
• (MANDATORY) Must be eligible for a U.S. SECRET security clearance

Responsibilities

• Integrate software that operates on real autonomous aircraft systems including group 1-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as simulated models and more to accomplish tactical military missions
• Collaborate with autonomy engineers to integrate production C++ software
• System administration of embedded compute such as NVIDIA Jetson, Modal AI VOXL, Raspberry Pi, etc
• Integrate embedded compute with UAS autopilot(s) such as Pixhawk (ArduPilot and/or PX4)
• Integrate embedded compute with MANET radio(s)
• Integrate embedded computer with sensing & perception hardware such as: EO/IR Camera Systems, Radar/RF Systems
• Integrate autonomy software into hardware in collaboration with autonomy engineers that supports full integration with aircraft autopilots, datalinks, sensors, PNT/GPS/INS, ground control stations, etc
• Support live flight test of autonomy software on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
• Collaborate with 3rd party UAS vehicle vendors on the integration of EpiSci autonomy software onto OEM UAS hardware
• Collaborate with domain experts and prior DoD warfighters (ex. DoD fighter pilots) to build software autonomy solutions for military missions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science/related engineering field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience integrating software into robotic systems
• Familiarity with software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development and testing
• Experience working projects related to national security for one or more government agencies

Benefits

• Travel Requirements: Must be willing to travel as projects requires. Estimated average travel is once every other month for between 2 days up to 1 week. (~20%)
• Location Requirements: This is a remote position