{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"791d536a8fb9249381904845","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/791d536a8fb9249381904845","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/791d536a8fb9249381904845","title":"Autonomy Software Developer","description":"LOCATION: Hybrid; Dayton, OH\nELIGIBILITY: US Citizen\nCLEARANCE: Secret (or Higher), Successful Background Check Required..\nPOSITION: Developer I, Developer II, Developer III\nGROUP: Investigative Research & Development (IR&D)\nDESCRIPTION:\nTECHFORGE Solutions is looking for one or more mid to senior level, experienced Autonomous & Manned Aircraft Modeling & Simulation Software Developer/Engineers to join our team in the Dayton, OH office. We are looking for a self-motivated, intelligent, and talented software developer with the ability to translate systems & simulation models and algorithms into C++ code with ease. You will work with a diverse team of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) analysts and autonomous systems scientists to translate and implement digital models and algorithms into C++ for execution.\nAt TECHFORGE, we work on high complexity autonomy systems, and we are looking for the right candidate that is excited to join a dynamic team of scientists and engineers building the cutting-edge autonomous fleet of the future. As an autonomy software developer/engineer, you will work on design of the various algorithms that lie at the heart of the autonomous control systems and subsystems that drive interaction between them and you will have a direct influence on design decisions.\nYou will join a multi-faceted, collaborative, and experienced team of scientists and engineers who will encourage and help you to develop skills including coding and modelling, mathematics, dynamics and control theory, utilizing leading edge custom and commercial tools. You will broaden your technical knowledge of the design and function of complex autonomous vehicle systems and have input into a wide range of work projects, ranging from feasibility studies through high-profile projects.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nFor this role we are seeking a competent and motivated MATLAB / C++ software developer; with proven expertise in the field of software engineering and algorithm implementation. Your expertise will contribute to the team’s ability to develop models and algorithms that govern the application of system inputs to drive the vehicle system state for maximum efficiency, safety, stability of control, optimality, and achievement of mission objectives.\nYou will work with the product design and engineering team to implement code based on algorithms developed by subject matter experts in one or more of 4 areas of expertise: Guidance, Control, Navigation, Command and Control (C2).\nAs a TECHFORGE team member, the Autonomous Vehicle Software Developer will work alone or on a team within an AGILE product development life cycle, supporting activities which include requirements creation, sprint planning, and grooming, etc. to collaborate across time zones via tools such as Teams, Slack, GitHub, Zoom, Jira, shared documents, and frequent video conferences. The Autonomous Vehicle Software Developer/Engineer will have responsibility for participating in all aspects of agile product development including design, implementation, and deployment for internal and external client product development.\n\nTRAVEL: The role will be Hybrid. The role is primarily remote, but it will require regular (weekly) travel, 2-3 days per week, to Dayton, OH as necessary for team collaboration, client meetings, and/or presentations.\nREQUIREMENTS:\nAll candidates must be U.S. Citizens.\nA Secret (or higher) level U.S. government security clearance is required for this role. If you have an inactive clearance that is eligible to be reactivated, that is acceptable.\nAll candidates must pass a full scope background check prior to employment.\n\nBS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering/science/technical education.\nSignificant professional experience may be accepted in place of a degree, subject to client approval.\nMust be able to travel, domestically, up to 10% as needed.\nStrong oral and written communication skills.\nAbility to work in a hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote), collaborative, team environment.\nExperience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, WebEx, Meet, Zoom, etc.).\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\nProfessional experience in algorithmic software development (minimum of 3 years professional experience).\nProfessional software coding experience in C++ (minimum of 3 years professional experience).\nProfessional experience in MATLAB, AFSIM, Simulink or similar modeling tool suites.\nEvidence of prototyping & engineering product development experience.\nStrong math skills, preferably a mathematics minor or proven experience.\nFamiliarity with modern, industry standard DevOps and Software Life-cycle tools.\nAbility to work under time pressure and to a budget.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExperience in a client-facing role.\nAble to demonstrate a commitment to quality and delivery.\nSelf-motivated.\nMINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering related field. Significant professional experience may be accepted in place of a degree, if the candidate meets the above qualifications and has at least 7+ years of relevant professional experience (subject to client approval).\nDESIRED SKILLS:\nProfessional Experience with MATLAB (2+ years).\nBackground in autonomy software development and autonomous vehicle control implementation highly desired.\nStrong interest in in learning new tools, languages, workflows, and philosophies.\nMS Degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar is highly desired.\n\nExperience in applied mathematics is desired.\nAdditional experience in Python software development desirable.\n\nSecurity Clearance: Top Secret or higher.","company":"Techforge Solutions","rawCompany":"techforge solutions","city":"Beavercreek","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:41:30.961Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Autonomy Software Developer","description":"LOCATION: Hybrid; Dayton, OH\nELIGIBILITY: US Citizen\nCLEARANCE: Secret (or Higher), Successful Background Check Required..\nPOSITION: Developer I, Developer II, Developer III\nGROUP: Investigative Research & Development (IR&D)\nDESCRIPTION:\nTECHFORGE Solutions is looking for one or more mid to senior level, experienced Autonomous & Manned Aircraft Modeling & Simulation Software Developer/Engineers to join our team in the Dayton, OH office. We are looking for a self-motivated, intelligent, and talented software developer with the ability to translate systems & simulation models and algorithms into C++ code with ease. You will work with a diverse team of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) analysts and autonomous systems scientists to translate and implement digital models and algorithms into C++ for execution.\nAt TECHFORGE, we work on high complexity autonomy systems, and we are looking for the right candidate that is excited to join a dynamic team of scientists and engineers building the cutting-edge autonomous fleet of the future. As an autonomy software developer/engineer, you will work on design of the various algorithms that lie at the heart of the autonomous control systems and subsystems that drive interaction between them and you will have a direct influence on design decisions.\nYou will join a multi-faceted, collaborative, and experienced team of scientists and engineers who will encourage and help you to develop skills including coding and modelling, mathematics, dynamics and control theory, utilizing leading edge custom and commercial tools. You will broaden your technical knowledge of the design and function of complex autonomous vehicle systems and have input into a wide range of work projects, ranging from feasibility studies through high-profile projects.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nFor this role we are seeking a competent and motivated MATLAB / C++ software developer; with proven expertise in the field of software engineering and algorithm implementation. Your expertise will contribute to the team’s ability to develop models and algorithms that govern the application of system inputs to drive the vehicle system state for maximum efficiency, safety, stability of control, optimality, and achievement of mission objectives.\nYou will work with the product design and engineering team to implement code based on algorithms developed by subject matter experts in one or more of 4 areas of expertise: Guidance, Control, Navigation, Command and Control (C2).\nAs a TECHFORGE team member, the Autonomous Vehicle Software Developer will work alone or on a team within an AGILE product development life cycle, supporting activities which include requirements creation, sprint planning, and grooming, etc. to collaborate across time zones via tools such as Teams, Slack, GitHub, Zoom, Jira, shared documents, and frequent video conferences. The Autonomous Vehicle Software Developer/Engineer will have responsibility for participating in all aspects of agile product development including design, implementation, and deployment for internal and external client product development.\n\nTRAVEL: The role will be Hybrid. The role is primarily remote, but it will require regular (weekly) travel, 2-3 days per week, to Dayton, OH as necessary for team collaboration, client meetings, and/or presentations.\nREQUIREMENTS:\nAll candidates must be U.S. Citizens.\nA Secret (or higher) level U.S. government security clearance is required for this role. If you have an inactive clearance that is eligible to be reactivated, that is acceptable.\nAll candidates must pass a full scope background check prior to employment.\n\nBS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering/science/technical education.\nSignificant professional experience may be accepted in place of a degree, subject to client approval.\nMust be able to travel, domestically, up to 10% as needed.\nStrong oral and written communication skills.\nAbility to work in a hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote), collaborative, team environment.\nExperience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, WebEx, Meet, Zoom, etc.).\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\nREQUIRED SKILLS:\nProfessional experience in algorithmic software development (minimum of 3 years professional experience).\nProfessional software coding experience in C++ (minimum of 3 years professional experience).\nProfessional experience in MATLAB, AFSIM, Simulink or similar modeling tool suites.\nEvidence of prototyping & engineering product development experience.\nStrong math skills, preferably a mathematics minor or proven experience.\nFamiliarity with modern, industry standard DevOps and Software Life-cycle tools.\nAbility to work under time pressure and to a budget.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExperience in a client-facing role.\nAble to demonstrate a commitment to quality and delivery.\nSelf-motivated.\nMINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering related field. 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