Senior Software Engineer

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

QinetiQ US is looking to hire an experienced Software Engineer to support robotics programs at its Waltham, MA facility. The selected candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Work in a fast-paced environment, on a leading engineering team to support the delivery of robotic systems for the U.S. Military
• Develop software in accordance with a well-established process
• Participate in all aspects of the SDLC
• Develop documentation including SDP, SRS, and SDD
• Identify the root cause of issues and advanced troubleshooting of robotic systems software
• Participate in field data collection and experimentation, analysis, and reporting

• B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent plus at least 5 years’ experience or an MS in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent plus at least 3 years’ experience
• Experience developing software for embedded systems
• Experience developing C++ applications in a Linux environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Flexible, self-started, desire to solve any problem
• Must be able obtain a DOD security clearance

• Experience with network protocols such as CAN, UDP, RS232, and I2C
• Microcontroller software development experience
• Assured software development to safety standards
• AI/ML experience
• ROS/ROS2 development experience
• Experience in a multi-disciplined engineering environment

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.