Senior Software Developer – PX4 / UAV Autonomy
? Thanjavur | Full-Time
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Developer – PX4 / UAV Autonomy to lead the development of flight software, autonomy, and intelligent capabilities across our UAV platforms.
This is a senior hands-on role responsible for PX4 development, UAV software architecture, team technical guidance, swarm technologies, onboard AI, computer vision, autonomous navigation, and precision landing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead development and customisation of PX4 flight control software for our UAV platforms.
Develop and optimise flight modes, navigation logic, mission management, failsafes, and UAV-specific features.
Own the overall UAV software architecture and guide the software/autonomy development team.
Develop multi-UAV and swarm capabilities, including coordination, communication, formation, and cooperative mission execution.
Integrate AI and computer vision capabilities into UAVs for onboard intelligence and autonomous decision-making.
Develop target/object detection, identification, classification,



and tracking capabilities for approved applications.
Develop vision-based precision/target landing and autonomous approach algorithms.
Work on GPS-denied navigation, visual navigation, obstacle detection/avoidance, terrain awareness, and sensor fusion.
Integrate cameras, companion computers, GNSS/RTK, LiDAR, radar, optical flow, and other UAV sensors.
Develop communication between PX4, companion computers, payloads, ground control systems, and other UAVs.
Lead SITL/HITL testing, simulation, flight testing, log analysis, debugging, and software validation.
Establish software development standards, code-review practices, documentation, version control, testing, and release processes.
Mentor developers and work closely with Flight Controls, Electronics, AI/ML, Product Development, and Flight Test teams.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in UAV, robotics, autonomous systems, or embedded soft

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