Autonomous Systems Software Engineer

Overview

Develop autonomy behaviors and flight control software for military UAVs.

Key Responsibilities

• flight control
• algorithm development
• software integration
• system integration
• simulation support
• documentation

Tasks

-Develop flight control algorithms in support of the overall program objectives, including flight control necessary to maneuver and station keep various platforms. -Deliver documentation related to design and use of software. -Deliver software source code such that government team can compile and run locally. -Collaborate closely with a diverse team, fostering innovation and excellence. -Integrate applications with existing systems and ensure seamless functionality. -Support demonstration of autonomy and flight control algorithms in a high fidelity simulated environment -Support creating Open Mission Systems (OMS) services to facilitate the transfer of information across critical autonomy components across aircraft components. -Provide ongoing support and maintenance for developed applications. -Assist in understanding requirement fulfillment and system maturity to support system deployment. -Support any required flight tests used in supporting the development and refinement of autonomy behaviors and/or flight control algorithms. -Work with Government leads to develop and manage on site System Integration Lab (SIL). -Develop and demonstrate Autonomy Behaviors and Flight Control algorithms supporting autonomous control of various vehicles alongside crewed operations. -Support the development of basic contingency management. -Support AFRL in research and development to prototype and transition an autonomous ISR capability.

Requirements

• c/c++
• agile
• git
• visual studio
• uavs
• secret

What You Bring

-Additional languages beyond C/C++ -Experience with Agile development and working closely with developers to provide collaborative feedback -Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-10% -Knowledge of software test systems and requirement verification processes. -Experience in modern version repository systems and CI/CD pipeline development systems, i.e. Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, etc.. -Experience authoring, reviewing, or testing software source code in C/ C++ -USAF and/or AFRL experience. -Bachelor's with 5 years of experience minimum, or Master's with 2 years of experience. -Experience developing software and algorithms in teams. -Understanding and proficiency with software development practices and continuous delivery methods. -Ability to work on-site at Wright Patterson AFB, OH 3 days per week. -Experience with autonomous systems. -Experience in modern Integrated Development Environments, i.e. Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebook, etc.. -Experience working with UAVs/UASs. -Active Secret clearance

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Benefits

-Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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