Senior Ground Control Software Engineer (UAV)

Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. Redwire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.

Redwire Defense Tech is seeking an experienced UAS ground station software engineer to expand the capabilities of the Ground Control Station (GCS) that operates multiple edge autonomy aircraft. You will be writing code for the primary interface between the human user and the aircraft. It must be simple to use, mission focused, and assure flight safety. Your code will enable users to monitor health and status of the aircraft and manage vehicle flight paths to meet their mission objectives while balancing aircraft performance constraints, airspace constraints, dynamic weather conditions, datalink limitations, threat avoidance, and coordination with external entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain features for the Ground Control Station (GCS) software.
Implement user-facing functionality for monitoring aircraft status and controlling flight operations.
Contribute to GUI development, communication interfaces, and supporting algorithms.
Collaborate with a small cross-functional team to integrate software with aircraft systems.
Work with flight test teams and operational users to understand requirements and improve usability.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to telemetry, communication links, and system performance.
Support integration, testing, and validation of GCS software in real-world and simulated environments.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following team standards.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development practices.
Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior engineers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
5–8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Strong experience developing complex applications (frontend, backend, or full-stack).
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (TypeScript, C++, Python, C#, or similar).
Experience with UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or desktop frameworks like Qt, WPF).
Solid understanding of real-time systems, networking, and data communication.
Familiarity with UAV/UAS communication protocols (e.g., MAVLink, DDS, or similar).
Experience integrating software with external systems (APIs, hardware, or distributed services).
Understanding of modular software design and maintainable architectures.
Experience with version control, CI/CD, and testing practices.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Prefered qualifications:

Experience in aerospace, robotics, or other safety-critical domains.
Exposure to ground control systems, mission planning tools, or telemetry systems.
Familiarity with geospatial or mapping technologies (e.g., Mapbox, GIS tools).
Experience with real-time data visualization or streaming (e.g., video, telemetry).
Basic understanding of UAV/UAS operational workflows and constraints.
Experience supporting system integration, flight testing, or simulation environments.
Some experience mentoring junior engineers.

We offer:

Modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
Competitive compensation.
Health and children accident insurance, after probation time.
Accident insurance from first day.
Annual bonus program based on performance.
Yearly salary review.
Financial support in special life situations.

Join our team and grow your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking 'Apply' or send it directly to hr.lv@edgeautonomy.eu

We appreciate every application, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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