Software Engineer (C2 Integrations)
AIRO Group Holdings, Inc. · Phoenix, AZ
The role
AIRO Group seeks a hands-on Software Engineering Lead to architect and build communication, telemetry, and payload integration layers connecting autonomous UAS platforms to external Command and Control networks and third-party Ground Control Stations. The role involves driving interoperability standards like CoT, MAVLink, UCI, and OMS, and leading SITL/HITL testing from lab to live flight operations.
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Level
- Lead
- Experience
- 8+ yrs
- Education
- Bachelors
- Clearance
- Required
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About AIRO Group Holdings, Inc.
AIRO Group integrates aircraft, autonomy, avionics, and mission services into a single platform for contested logistics, tactical and long-range ISTAR, and precision operations in aerospace and defense.
What you would do
- Architect C2 middleware and SDK adapters for UAS platforms
- Drive integration of CoT, MAVLink, UCI, and OMS standards
- Build low-latency video streaming and telemetry pipelines
- Develop plugins for ATAK, WinTAK, and enterprise GCS
- Lead SITL and HITL testing for C2 communication layers
- Deploy with flight test operators for live integration
Must have
- BS in CS, Software Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years software experience with technical leadership
- Expert proficiency in C++ and/or Rust
- Strong Python skills for backend integration and tooling
- Deep expertise with MAVLink, CoT, and UCI/OMS
- Hands-on plugin development for ATAK/TAK ecosystems
- Experience with third-party Enterprise Ground Control Stations
- Background building streaming pipelines with RTSP and WebRTC
- Experience with UDP/TCP sockets in low-bandwidth environments
- Proven track record with SITL/HITL testing
- Experience with lab simulation and live flight test execution
Nice to have
- Experience building C2 SDKs or middleware abstraction layers
- Working knowledge of STANAG 4586
- Working knowledge of DDS (Data Distribution Service)
- Experience with custom tactical mesh network integrations
- Familiarity with Docker/K8s containerized edge deployments
- Familiarity with embedded Linux operating environments
What you get
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- 401(k) with company match
Experience and education
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Key skills
- c++
- rust
- python
- mavlink
- cursor on target
- uci
- oms
- atak
- wintak
- rtsp
- webrtc
- udp
- tcp
- sitl
- hitl
- docker
- k8s
- embedded linux
- stanag 4586
- dds
Position Overview: Airo is seeking a high-caliber Software Engineering Lead (C2 Integration) to pioneer seamless, mission-critical interoperability between our autonomous UAS platforms and broader defense ecosystems. In this hands-on leadership role, you will architect and build the communication,…
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