flight-controllers jobs in San Diego

Senior Software Test and Automation Engineer responsible for designing and developing automated test infrastructure, validation tooling, and CI/CD integration for autonomy software systems. The role involves building Python-based test frameworks, regression and integration test suites, and performance analysis tools across simulation, SIL, HIL, and hardware environments.…See more Requires 4–7 years of experience in software test automation for robotics, autonomy, or aerospace systems, with strong proficiency in Python, Linux, and CI/CD practices. The engineer will collaborate with autonomy, systems engineering, and flight test teams to define validation strategies and provide objective software quality metrics.

Senior Staff Engineer responsible for leading complex UxS/UAS systems integration across hardware, software, autonomy, and operational test environments. Will define readiness criteria and test coverage for hardware-based autonomy validation, troubleshoot unmanned systems (flight controllers, radios, sensors, ground stations), and drive reusable test practices and field guidance across engineering and operations teams.…See more Requires 10+ years hands-on experience in UxS systems integration, robotics, autonomy testing, or flight test, with strong practical knowledge of Linux, embedded systems, autopilot ecosystems (PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, Pixhawk), and scripting/data-analysis tools (Python, Bash, MATLAB). Must lead through influence across cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.