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MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. \nMORSE is seeking a talented Robotics Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, navigation algorithms, and autonomy. You will be responsible for architecting systems, implementing custom algorithms, and integrating novel control systems into our aerial vehicles. This role will involve developing and debugging software, configuring systems for flight tests, and supporting the end-to-end development of prototype vehicles. A passion for innovation and the ability to bring novel Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from concept to flight is essential.\nResponsibilities:\nArchitect systems with multiple microcontrollers, defining component roles and managing requirements.\n\nImplement custom navigation algorithms and autonomy logic in Rust and C++.\n\nAnalyze vehicle flight logs and debug GNC and autonomy issues\n\nDevelop and write LIDAR sensor drivers in C++ and Rust.\n\nHandle system configuration, ground station setup, and data management during local and remote flight tests.\n\nDevelop control and path planning algorithms for aerial vehicles and integrate them into the PX4 ROS communications layer.\n\nImplement drivers for novel control actuation and integrate them into PX4 or other flight controllers.\n\nIncorporate flight models into the existing Python flight simulator and use the simulator for algorithm development.\n\nDevelop Software-In-the-Loop (SWIL) and Hardware-In-the-Loop (HWIL) testing capabilities.\n\nAid in system architecture, selection, and integration of flight controllers, electronics, and sensors.\n\nSupport the development, integration, and testing of prototype vehicles.\n\nWrite, test, and debug drivers such as CANopen actuators and beyond line-of-sight radios in C++ and Python.\n\nDemonstrate familiarity with low-level embedded programming concepts such as memory management, data structures, algorithms, and bit manipulation.\n\nRequirements:\nU.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance\n\nBachelor’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.\n\nStrong skills in C++, Rust, and Python.\n\nExperience in navigation algorithms (SLAM, path planning) and autonomy logic.\n\nExperience with low-level embedded programming and microcontrollers.\n\nExperience with PX4 or other flight controllers\n\nSkilled in system architecture, component definition, and integration of prototype vehicles.\n\nA passion for taking novel UAS from concept to flight!\n\nMORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.\nEmployees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy. \nCompensation\n$90,000—$210,000 USD\nThe team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. 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