UAS Software Engineer

Airbus

Software Engineer developing embedded flight software and GCS software for intelligent UAV operations at Airbus. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on innovative aerospace projects.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeBingen • Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $83,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonQtRTOSTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain embedded software for UAV flight platforms
Contribute to the development of Ground Control Station (GCS) software, including user interfaces, telemetry, and mission tools
Write reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code in C++, C, Python and/or MATLAB
Develop and support real-time flight software, including control loops, sensor drivers, and mission logic
Implement and test communication protocols such as UART, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, and serial
Collaborate with hardware, electrical, and systems engineers to bring up and integrate new UAV platforms
Document internal designs, software architecture, and interfaces to support maintainability and team alignment.
Stay current with UAV industry developments and continuously grow your skillset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of experience in embedded software development, either through industry roles or substantial project work
Experience with C++.
Experience with Python.
Familiarity with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Exposure to UAV flight control concepts, sensor integration, or telemetry systems.
Experience using Git and development tools such as Gitlab or similar.
Strong focus on writing clean, well-documented code with an emphasis on maintainability.
Familiarity with modern UI software architecture and development practices (e.g., Qt, PyQt, or similar frameworks).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Tuition Assistance.
Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria.

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++CPythonMATLABembedded software developmentreal-time flight softwarecommunication protocolsUARTCANTCP/IP

Soft Skills

collaborationdocumentationmaintainabilityclean codeteam alignment