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Develop and optimize detection, tracking, and multi-sensor fusion algorithms (Kalman/particle filters, multi-target tracking) for resource-constrained UAVs. Train and deploy neural networks for ATR, design distributed swarm fusion, validate against flight data and simulation, and optimize models for real-time edge inference. Travel up to 25% for tests.

Develop on-vehicle and simulation software across the autonomy stack: planning behaviors, sensor and payload integration, embedded/vehicle platforms, realistic UxS simulation, and electronics prototyping. Ensure reliable, testable code and support onsite test/integration events (up to 25% travel).

Define and own autonomy architecture for large-scale UAV swarms: design perception, planning, control, and inter-robot/C2 protocols; make system tradeoffs; mentor engineers; write production-quality code; support test events (up to 25% travel).

Embed with U.S. government and military customers to deploy, integrate, debug, and maintain C2 software in austere operational environments. Build integrations, troubleshoot distributed systems, contribute to core services, support on-call and nonstandard hours, and travel extensively to ensure mission reliability and deliver field-driven product improvements.

Lead and own Legion's software roadmap, architecture, and delivery across autonomy, mission/C2, full-stack and field-deployed engineering. Build and scale the software organization, define technical standards for real-time and multi-agent systems, drive engineering execution, recruit talent, establish field feedback loops, interface with customers and investors, and adopt frontier AI tools to improve system performance and reliability.

Lead customer-facing mission development for Legion command-and-control software: gather customer needs, drive productization and contracting, coordinate engineering, manage complex accounts, produce proposals and analysis, and scale mission execution across programs.

Design and build the Command & Control frontend and full-stack features for large heterogeneous UAV swarms. Develop distributed, real-time infrastructure tolerant of intermittent communications, implement UI concepts for telemetry, sensors, scheduling and data links, own features end-to-end, and maintain strong CI/CD, QA, and DevSecOps practices.