Senior PX4 Software Engineer

Senior PX4 Software Engineer Job

FlightWave, a subsidiary of Red Cat Holdings, is looking to fill a Senior PX4 Software Engineer position. We are a dynamic and growing drone technology company focused on the manufacturing of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS drones) for use in defense, public safety, and other government security organizations. In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of flight control software for our VTOL platforms, with primary focus on PX4 flight stack customization, implementation, and integration.

The ideal candidate will have a background in flight control systems, robotics, or aerospace engineering with extensive experience in PX4 development and VTOL aircraft systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead development and customization of PX4 flight stack for VTOL applications
• Design and implement custom flight modes and control algorithms for specific mission requirements
• Develop and maintain flight control parameter optimization for VTOL transition phases
• Develop and maintain autopilot integrations tied to other systems such as payloads and ground control stations.
• Create and maintain automated testing frameworks for flight control software

Required Qualifications

Additional Desired Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Compensation : $130-160K plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.