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Spun out of MIT and backed by DoD contracts, we are building breakthrough AI and autonomy solutions for unmanned systems operating in GPS-denied and contested environments. We are a fast-growing, dual-use technology company at the forefront of national security and commercial innovation, with a mission to push the boundaries of what autonomous systems can achieve.\nJoining Tycho.AI means being part of a team shaping the next decade of autonomy from defense applications to commercial opportunities in areas like logistics, disaster response, and beyond. This role sits at the seam between the software team and the aircraft: you own the path a change takes from a pull request, through simulation and hardware-in-the-loop, and out to the flight line. If you want to split your week between the lab and the field and see your work fly, we want to hear from you.\nResponsibilities\nOwn the integration path from branch to flight: pull feature branches, build and deploy them to the vehicle, and validate them through SIL, HIL, and flight test.\n\nOperate and maintain SIL/HIL simulator systems and configurations for the autonomy, perception, and flight control stacks.\n\nDevelop automated regression tests and integrate them into CI.\n\nPlan and execute flight test campaigns: test cards, safety checklists, ground station operations, and data analysis.\n\nTriage failures, reproduce field issues in the lab, and file well-scoped bug reports with logs, telemetry, and reproduction steps.\n\nBuild tooling for log ingestion, flight data review, and test reporting, and maintain traceability between software builds and flight results.\n\nRequirements\nBachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field.\n\nExperience integrating and testing software on complex hardware systems (UAS, robotics, automotive, or similar).\n\nStrong scripting and automation skills; able to read, build, and debug C/C++.\n\nExperience with test log analysis and data pipelines (MCAP/rosbag, PX4 Flight Review, or similar).\n\nComfortable with Linux, Git, and CI systems (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar).\n\nHands-on experience with simulation and/or hardware-in-the-loop test environments.\n\nWillingness to work in the field: travel to test sites, early mornings, variable weather, and hands-on time with vehicles.\n\nNice to Have:\nExperience with PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, ROS2, ground control station etc.\n\nPrior UAS flight test, range operations, or test engineering experience; Part 107 certification.\n\nFamiliarity with GPS-denied navigation, VIO/SLAM, or sensor fusion systems and their failure modes.\n\nWhy Tycho.AI\nBe part of a rapidly scaling startup defining the future of autonomous intelligence.\n\nCollaborative, high-trust culture that values innovation, execution, and continuous learning.\n\nCompetitive salary, meaningful equity, and generous benefits package.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:\nTycho AI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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