Senior System Integration Engineer

About Darkhive, LLC Established in 2021, Darkhive builds hardware and software solutions designed to seamlessly integrate into the military defense system. We offer tactical uncrewed systems, human-machine interfaces, and software continuous delivery platforms. Darkhive is a company of U.S. Special Operations veterans, engineers, robotics perception experts, DevSecOps, defense technology executives, and superb support staff-above all, we are a mission-first team. We believe that the U.S. and our allies around the world deserve high-quality, affordable tools that keep them safe when each second counts. If you are a free-thinking problem solver who is looking for a highly collaborative and innovative environment, apply with Darkhive today! The Senior System Integration Engineer Role: The Senior System Integration Engineer ensures our autonomy software stack performs reliably from simulation through flight test. You will own the integration pipeline, bridging flight control firmware, perception systems, and mission software into deployable, field-ready configurations. This role sits at the intersection of software development and flight operations, requiring hands-on debugging of real-world autonomy behaviors and a systematic approach to test automation and validation.

• Debug and resolve issues across the full autonomy stack, from flight control firmware to mission-level behaviors
• Develop and maintain automated integration tests within CI/CD pipelines
• Build and manage simulation environments for pre-flight validation of autonomy software
• Containerize and deploy software packages to UAV platforms and edge compute systems
• Participate in flight test campaigns, including pre-flight verification, real-time monitoring, and post-flight data analysis
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and flight operations teams to identify root causes and drive fixes

This is a fulltime, non-exempt, non-supervisory role reporting to the VP of Engineering. This role is hybrid with 20% travel expectation.

Qualifications

You Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, or aerospace software integration
• Strong proficiency with PX4 flight control firmware and ROS2 middleware
• Demonstrated experience debugging complex autonomy and flight control software across simulation and hardware environments
• Hands-on experience with autonomy simulation frameworks (Gazebo, AirSim, or equivalent)
• Experience containerizing applications (Docker) and deploying software to embedded/edge systems on UAV platforms
• Proficiency building automated integration tests within CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Direct participation in flight test campaigns, including pre-flight verification, real-time monitoring, and post-flight data analysis
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash) for test automation and log analysis

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with MAVLink, QGroundControl, or MAVSDK
• Familiarity with ATAK/TAK ecosystem integration
• U.S. Military Veteran
• An active security clearance (this is not a requirement for the position)

Physical and/or Mental Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for periods of time.
• Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations.
• Ability to maintain awareness during business hours.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and good command of the English language.
• Learns and memorizes routine tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided to any person with a disability to be able to perform the essential job functions of this position.
• Darkhive retains the right to change or assign other duties as required for this position.

Selection Process:

• Hiring team reviews applications
• 15-minute pre-screen with Darkhive recruiter
• 30-minute phone screen with the hiring manager
• Take home project
• In-person or video interview with hiring team

Benefits

Darkhive Offers:

• Comprehensive medical plans
• 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums
• Automatic 401k employer contribution with vesting
• Paid vacation and personal time off
• 11 Paid holidays
• 5 days of sick leave
• Stock options
• Welcoming and friendly work environment
• Respect of work-life balance

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