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GCS/QGC Engineer
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Ascend Engineering
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$110,000 Salary, Full-Time
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GCS/QGC Engineer Ascend Engineering - 4.7 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $130,000 a year 22 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Programming languages UI implementation User-facing feature development Full Job Description GCS/QGC Engineer Job Summary Join our dynamic engineering team as a GCS/QGC Engineer in Chicago , where you'll develop cutting-edge ground control station and quality ground control systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in an emerging field with UAV technologies Key Responsibilities Modify QGroundControl (QGC) to implement new features and custom implementations Design and develop various ground control station (GCS) Create rapid prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate new features and functionality Work with emerging hardware (Radios, IP rated ground control systems, etc...) Implement GUI elements and user interfaces for control systems using modern frameworks Optimize system performance and troubleshoot technical issues in real-time applications Participate in code reviews and maintain high-quality software development standards Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Support testing and validation of control systems in various operational scenarios Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages Experience developing GUI applications and user interface components Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Demonstrated ability to work quickly and deliver results in fast-paced environments Can-do attitude with willingness to tackle challenging technical problems Must be located in or willing to relocate to Chicago, IL Preferred Qualifications Experience with Qt framework for cross-platform application development Knowledge of GStreamer multimedia framework Familiarity with MAVLink protocol and drone/UAV systems Experience with real-time systems and embedded software development Background in aerospace, robotics, or unmanned systems Previous experience with rapid prototyping and agile development methodologies