UAV Embedded Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Sep 8, 2026

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Below market

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Similar $168k
This role $142k
$71k most similar roles pay here $234k

This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $137,813–$199,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 704 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · UAV Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior Embedded Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will join their cutting-edge engineering team focused on developing next-generation tactical robotic systems for defense and public safety. Your daily responsibilities include supporting system architecture, selecting hardware components, designing validation tests, and conducting full development cycles across multiple product lines. You will write, test, and refine embedded C++ code for PX4-based UAVs and ground control stations, ensuring reliable communication through telemetry displays and configuration interfaces using MAVLink and the Qt framework. Additionally, you will collaborate with cybersecurity specialists to ensure system security and work closely with technical leads to troubleshoot operational issues during field deployments. This role requires a strong background in embedded software development for PX4-based UAV systems, knowledge of SIL and HIL testing, and experience with hardware abstraction layers and middleware components.

What you'll do

  • Write and optimize embedded code for PX4-based UAV systems and ground control stations.
  • Develop and refine telemetry displays, dashboards, and interfaces using C++ with the Qt framework.
  • Reverse engineer software to support hardware functionality in autonomous robotic systems.
  • Collaborate on system architecture and validation test design across multiple product lines.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and support field deployments for UAV systems.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience with embedded software for PX4-based UAV systems and GCS development.
  • Proficient in C++ for modifying or augmenting PX4 flight controllers and developing applications.
  • Experience with UAV control, monitoring, and telemetry displays using the Qt framework.
  • Knowledge of hardware abstraction layers, middleware components, and MAVLink interface elements.
  • 2+ years of experience in SIL and HIL testing of UAV systems and components.
  • Secret clearance required; Top Secret clearance preferred.

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