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Woolpert

Principal Airborne LiDAR Systems Engineer

Woolpert

. Lead the design and development of embedded software architectures for airborne LiDAR and imaging systems.

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $101,000 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing embedded software architectures for airborne systems, with a strong focus on sensor control, data acquisition, and system integration. Proficient in leading software development efforts and mentoring engineers while ensuring adherence to best practices and validation methodologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Embedded Systems DevelopmentC++ ProficiencyReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Software Validation and VerificationAutomated Testing Frameworks

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Hard Skills
C++PythonCC#RustLinuxEmbedded LinuxQtGitCI/CD Workflows
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Automated Testing FrameworksRequirements Management ToolsEthernetUSBSerial InterfacesCAN BusPCIe
Industry Keywords
LiDARSensor ControlData AcquisitionTiming and SynchronizationHealth MonitoringPredictive MaintenanceFleet Reliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
LinuxPythonQtRTOSRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the design and development of embedded software architectures for airborne LiDAR and imaging systems.
  • Develop and maintain software for sensor control, data acquisition, timing and synchronization, hardware monitoring, communications interfaces, and health/status reporting.
  • Define software requirements and system interfaces across hardware, firmware, and application layers.
  • Integrate software with laser subsystems, LiDAR sensors, detector electronics, GNSS/INS systems, cameras, aircraft interfaces, and data storage systems.
  • Support laboratory integration, aircraft integration, and operational deployment activities.
  • Lead development of operator and maintenance interfaces.
  • Design software for sensor startup, mission execution, calibration, diagnostics, and maintenance.
  • Partner with flight crews and field engineers to improve operational efficiency and reduce training requirements.
  • Develop health monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions.
  • Create automated diagnostic and fault-reporting capabilities.
  • Support root-cause investigations for field issues and system failures.
  • Improve fleet reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Develop software validation and verification methodologies supporting environmental, hardware-in-loop, flight, and factory acceptance testing.
  • Analyze software and sensor performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Establish software development standards and best practices.
  • Mentor software and systems engineers.
  • Participate in technology roadmaps and product strategy discussions.
  • Support customer demonstrations, technical proposals, and executive briefings.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of professional software engineering experience.
  • Minimum 3 years working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated software.
  • Demonstrated success leading software development for complex technical systems.
  • Experience supporting products from concept through operational deployment.
  • Proficiency in C++.
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Proficiency in C.
  • Proficiency in C#.
  • Proficiency in Rust.
  • Proficiency in Linux and Embedded Linux.
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Experience with Qt or similar UI frameworks.
  • Knowledge of Ethernet, USB, serial interfaces, CAN Bus, and PCIe.
  • Knowledge of timing and synchronization systems.
  • Knowledge of high-speed data acquisition architectures.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, automated testing frameworks, and requirements management tools.
  • Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation.
  • Career development: learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Paid sick time.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Fitness reimbursement.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Identity protection.
  • Technology stipend.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Competitive pay.