px4 jobs in San Diego

Senior Software Test & Automation Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks for autonomous software systems across simulation, SIL, HIL, and VIL environments. Will develop Python-based automation tools, test harnesses, and CI/CD integration to validate complex autonomous platforms.…See more Requires 4+ years of test automation and verification experience, strong Python skills, Linux proficiency, and hands-on experience with hardware-integrated testing environments.

Forward Deployed Engineer responsible for coordinating and executing field tests, demonstrations, and pilot programs for autonomous systems in dynamic environments. The role requires deploying and managing autonomy software in production, with expertise in computer vision, geospatial AI, embedded AI platforms (Nvidia Orin NX, Qualcomm), and navigation stacks (ArduPilot, PX4) across ground, aerial, and maritime platforms.…See more You will work closely with AI researchers, customers, and partners to implement, test, and iterate on solutions, requiring weekly travel and extended field deployments with short notice.

Lead a small engineering team responsible for integrating autonomous flight control systems, payloads, and embedded hardware across complex autonomy stacks. Own interface contracts with C2 providers, drive standards compliance (UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT), and support live mission operations, test exercises, and customer demonstrations with hands-on debugging and field troubleshooting.…See more Require 7+ years of systems/autonomy experience plus 2+ years of direct people management; build and mentor engineers while driving continuous improvement in integration timelines and deployment reliability.

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.

A senior software integration engineer responsible for debugging complex systems spanning Linux, networking, hardware interfaces, and distributed software components. The role involves building Docker-based deployment workflows, participating in field testing and demonstrations, and collaborating with core teams to integrate payloads and external systems through APIs, SDKs, and communication protocols.…See more Requires 5+ years of software engineering experience with strong fundamentals across the stack, proficiency in modern languages (C++, Python, Rust, Go, Java, TypeScript), and deep Linux and networking knowledge. The position emphasizes production-ready reliability, ability to modify large codebases quickly, and hands-on support for fielded systems.

Senior Software Integration Engineer responsible for integrating Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy platform onto vehicle systems, from interface design through SIL/HIL/VIL testing to operational deployment. Leads cross-disciplinary integration of autonomy, autopilots, sensors, payloads, mission computers, and communications systems on expeditionary platforms.…See more Develops reusable onboarding frameworks, middleware configurations, and deployment pipelines while debugging across hardware, embedded software, networking, and autonomy layers. Requires 4–7 years integrating complex robotics or aerospace systems, proficiency in C++ and Python, Linux development expertise, RTOS familiarity, and hands-on field-test experience.

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.