Senior PX4 Software Engineer (VTOL / UAS Systems)

Overview

Lead development & customization of PX4 flight control for VTOL UAVs

Key Responsibilities

• flight control
• px4 customization
• simulation
• hil testing
• avionics integration
• data analysis

Tasks

Develop and tune flight control algorithms and transition logic Lead PX4 customization for VTOL and hybrid aircraft Support simulation and HIL environments for testing Integrate with avionics, payloads, and ground control software Conduct data-driven analysis from flight tests

Requirements

• px4
• c++
• ros2
• mavlink
• vtol
• control theory

What You Bring

5+ years with PX4 or similar flight control systems Deep understanding of control theory and state estimation Strong C++ in embedded or real-time systems Nice to Have: ROS2, MAVLink, Gazebo, CI/CD, autonomous flight experience Experience with VTOL or UAV flight testing 8+ years in aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems software We’re seeking a Senior PX4 Software Engineer to lead the development, customization, and optimization of flight control software for next-generation autonomous aircraft. You’ll own flight stack tuning, control algorithm design, and flight system integration for VTOL vehicles.

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Benefits

Compensation: $130k–$160k + Bonus + Equity + Benefits

About Lumicity

-Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in San Diego, Houston, Miami, and Chicago, the firm has scaled effectively through strategic expansion. -Specializes in recruiting for Engineering, Life Sciences, Technology, and Energy sectors, targeting high-growth industries like semiconductors, robotics, and medical devices. -Operates on contract and direct-hire models, offering contingent, retained, and executive search services to meet client needs. -Project highlights include staffing C-suite roles in oncology biotech startups, scaling digital-health engineering teams post-Series C, and sourcing cleared RF engineers for aerospace clients. -Consultants bring industry expertise and a 'human touch,' leveraging deep domain knowledge to fill niche technical roles.

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