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Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Ascendancy Group LTDVirginia Beach, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026
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Ascendancy Group LTD
Software Engineer
Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Ascendancy Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical projects that require a high level of security clearance and
technical expertise. If you are passionate about developing innovative software solutions and meet the clearance requirements, we invite you to apply and contribute to impactful initiatives within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Requirements
- Secret Clearance - TS/SCI Eligible
- B.S. in Computer Engineering/ Science, Aerospace Engineering, or applicable engineering or science field.
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience with Degree
- Minimum of 7 years hands-on professional experience without Degree
- Proficient in C, C++ and object-oriented software development methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver working production software in an agile development environment.
- Extensive knowledge of autonomous navigation and path planning techniques: waypoint navigation, geofencing, dynamic routing, obstacle avoidance, and collision detection algorithms.
- Extensive knowledge in BetaFlight, ArduPilot, and Px4- 5 years.
- Experience with sensor fusion techniques (e.g., combining data from IMUs, GPS, cameras, LiDAR) to enhance situational awareness and navigation accuracy.
- Experience working with ground control software such as Ground Control for mission planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Experience with the Qt/QML framework for developing user-friendly graphical interfaces.
- Familiarity with MAVLink protocol for communication between UAVs and ground stations.
- Proficiency in Python scripting for automation, data analysis, and prototyping tasks.
- Strong understanding of data networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot network communication issues.
- Skilled in parsing and reverse engineering complex codebases (e.g., C++, Python) to identify subtle errors in data communications within hardware and software systems.
- Experience with CAD
- Demonstrated ability to fully build target SW from source files.
The Ascendancy Group (TAG) was founded on and thrives based on relationships, reputation, and trust.
We are passionate about everything we do. One hundred percent of our government-focused teammates are former members of the Department of War or the Intelligence Community who still believe in supporting our nation. We offer like-minded individuals the opportunity to continue working in small teams on unique and challenging problem sets that further our nation's security.
If you possess the experience, qualifications and drive required for this position, please APPLY NOW for consideration!
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