Solutions Engineer (UAV)

TL;DR

Solutions Engineer (UAV): Developing and integrating vision-based navigation software for unmanned aerial vehicles with an accent on embedded systems, sensor data flows, and field performance characterization. Focus on bridging the gap between software algorithms and OEM hardware, capturing technical requirements, and supporting mission-critical defense integrations.

Location: Must be based in Herndon, VA (Onsite). Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee) due to ITAR/Export Control requirements.

Salary: $109,000 – $176,000 annually (based on location and experience).

Company

hirify.global is a spatial intelligence company building advanced software suites for UAV navigation in GPS-denied environments.

What you will do

• Coordinate the integration of Raptor software into customer systems architectures.
• Travel to customer sites to provide technical product expertise and support field integration testing.
• Characterize product performance and derive technical requirements for feature improvements.
• Assist in generating engineering designs for UAS visual positioning, odometry, and navigation.
• Contribute code to the product engineering team and validate interfaces between products and OEM systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee).
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
• Hands-on experience with low-level Linux, embedded systems, and cross-compilation.
• Experience supporting aerospace, UAS, or defense system integrations.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and system design across hardware and software.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Vision, or related field.
• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, or Qualcomm-based SoCs.
• Familiarity with PX4 or ArduPilot autopilot stacks.
• Knowledge of computer vision, image processing, and GIS software tools.
• Experience with multimedia frameworks like FFmpeg or GStreamer.

Culture & Benefits

• Robust 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health and mental health resources.
• Unique perks including student loan repayment assistance and pet insurance.
• Incentive-eligible role based on individual and company performance.
• Collaborative environment focused on mission-critical defense and aerospace impact.