Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (UAS)

General Summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama, supporting software development efforts for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). In this role you will design, develop, and deploy software across traditional computing platforms and edge/embedded devices. You will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including application development, CI/CD pipeline implementation, containerization, and offline provisioning of Linux and ARM-based environments. You will help build reliable, scalable, and deployable software solutions that operate in both connected and disconnected environments. Ideal candidates have experience with 3D geospatial visualization, CesiumJS, and terrain data processing, along with a strong foundation in full-stack development and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential functions)

• Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack software applications supporting Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and associated mission systems

• Develop and manage containerized applications using tools such as Docker and related container technologies

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, testing, integration, and deployment

• Implement 3D geospatial visualization capabilities using CesiumJS and related mapping technologies

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on software architecture, implementation strategies, and best practices across the development team

• May evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with o pportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

• Bachelors' degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business or other related field or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Full-Stack development experience working with TypeScript, Python, and web frameworks
• Strong background in Linux and edge/embedded environments such as ARM architectures
• Familiar with Docker and artifact/dependency management
• Strong background in Linux and edge/embedded environments such as ARM architectures
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, automated builds, testing, and release management
• Experience with integration testing and root cause analysis
• Active DoD Secret clearance; US Citizenship required;

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with UAV and robotics communication standards (MAVLink, ROS, MQTT)
• Experience working with ArduPilot and/or PX4 flight control software and autonomous vehicle ecosystems
• Experience or familiarity with C++, Java, C#, or Go.
• Experience with CesiumJS and 3D geospatial visualization
• Experience with terrain and elevation data processing, integration, and rendering
• Working knowledge of geospatial data formats, coordinate reference systems (CRS), and data pipelines
• Experience working with Relational and Non-Relational database

COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.