UAV Autopilot Software Engineer (ArduPilot / PX4) Location: Wiltshire Duration: 6 months initial Option to go permanent Target rate: £60-65 ph Ltd *Negotiable* Outside IR35 Role Summary We are looking for an Autopilot Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and test flight control software for our unmanned aerial systems using ArduPilot and/or PX4. You will work across the full stack — from low-level sensor drivers and control loops through to ground control station integration — supporting fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL platforms. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain firmware for ArduPilot and/or PX4 flight stacks, including custom drivers, control laws, and mission logic. • Tune flight controllers (PID, EKF/INS parameters) and support flight testing across a range of airframes. • Integrate sensors and payloads (GNSS/INS, IMU, airspeed, lidar, cameras) over MAVLink, CAN, UART, and I2C/SPI interfaces. • Work with ground control stations (Mission Planner, QGroundControl) and support telemetry/command-and-control links. • Debug flight logs and telemetry to diagnose in-field issues and improve system reliability and safety. • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to support platform integration and certification activities. • Contribute to software documentation, version control, and CI/testing processes. Essential Skills
UAV Autopilot Software Engineer in Newport employer: Morson Edge
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