Redwire Defense Tech
Human Machine Interface (HMI) IPT Lead- Software Engineering
TLDR
Leads and shapes GCS software for Penguin UAS, guiding a team to design safe, reliable mission-control interfaces and continuously improve usability for complex operations.
Human Machine Interface (HMI) IPT Lead- Software Engineering
Redwire Corporation is a global space and defense technology company building the infrastructure of the future and delivering multi-domain solutions. RedWire Defense Tech specializes in the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our technologies are trusted and deployed across defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors worldwide.
The Team Lead – Software Engineer is responsible for leading all software development activities related to the Ground Control System (GCS) of the Penguin UAS. This role involves managing a team of software engineers, defining software architecture and development practices, and ensuring safe, reliable, and user-friendly mission control solutions for complex operational environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Software Engineer team and guide development of Ground Control System (GCS) software.
- Manage Software engineers and expand GCS capabilities to support mission and flight operations.
- Design, implement, and test user interfaces for aircraft command, mission execution, and planning.
- Ensure software safety, reliability, and compliance with mission and performance requirements.
- Work closely with operators and flight-test teams to gather feedback and improve usability.
- Drive continuous improvement to reduce operator workload and increase mission success.
Qualifications:
- Experience in UAS/UAV GCS software development and software architecture decision-making.
- Strong coding skills in C# and C++, with knowledge of OOP, MVVM, Qt, QML, WinForms, and WPF.
- Experience in code reviews, mentoring engineers, and aligning technical roadmaps with product goals.
- Solid project planning skills, including work estimation, cross-functional coordination, and on-time delivery.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent engineering projects to stakeholders and lead team discussions.
- Experience improving development processes (code reviews, CI/CD, Agile) and ensuring high software quality.
We offer:
- A culture that values expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Engagement with industry-leading UAS technologies and advanced solutions.
- Access to continuous training and professional and leadership development.
- A modern production facility with cutting-edge equipment and a dynamic work environment.
- Competitive salary.
- Health insurance and accident insurance.
- Accident insurance for children.
- Annual performance-based bonus program.
- Annual salary review.
- Financial support in special life situations.
Join our team and grow your technical skills while working with world-class technologies! Please submit your CV in English by clicking 'Apply' or send it directly to hr.lv@edgeautonomy.eu
We appreciate every application, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Accident insurance for children.
Learning Budget
Access to continuous training and professional and leadership development.
financial support in special life situations
Paid Time Off
Annual salary review.
Redwire Defense Tech is a company focused on the design, manufacturing, and integration of autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced electro-optical surveillance systems. Our solutions cater to the defense, security, civil, and industrial sectors, providing cutting-edge technology that is trusted for critical operations worldwide.
Software Engineer