Software Engineer

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Required Clearance: Secret clearance but must be TS/SCI Eligible
Certifications: None
Required Education: B.S in Computer Engineering/ Science Aerospace Engineering or applicable engineering or science field
Required Experience:  Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with degree / 7 years hands-on experience without degree
Description
PingWind is seeking a Software Engineer who is responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining software applications that support organizational and customer mission objectives. This position collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions while adhering to established software development methodologies, coding standards, and cybersecurity requirements. The Software Engineer participates in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
Primary Responsibilities
Typical Responsibilities/Tasks:
•    Proficient in C, C++, and object-oriented software development methodologies. 
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver production-ready software in an Agile development environment. 
•    Extensive knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning, including: Waypoint navigation, Geofencing, Dynamic routing, Obstacle avoidance, Collision detection algorithms 
•    Extensive experience (5+ years) with BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and PX4 flight control systems. 
•    Experience implementing sensor fusion techniques using technologies such as: Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Global Positioning System (GPS), Cameras, LiDAR 
•    Experience using QGroundControl for mission planning, execution, and monitoring. 
•    Experience developing graphical user interfaces using the Qt/QML framework. 
•    Familiarity with the MAVLink communication protocol for communication between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and groun...