Jr Drone Programmer

Job Title: Jr. ROS Programmer Drones

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone that wants to get paid for their hobby or someone in college looking for a part time job.

Pay: $25/HR

Location: Atlanta GA (Hybrid)

Company Overview: Agile Groups is a provider of software and security technology and services.

Job Description: We are seeking a Junior Drone Programmer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in development with a focus on Python and ROS1 and have experience working with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). As a Drone Software Developer you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software for drones with a focus on flight stability navigation and sensor integration.

Responsibilities you will learn:

• Develop and maintain software for drone control navigation and mission planning.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to integrate software with hardware components.
• Tune PID controllers and MPC controllers for optimal drone flight stability.
• Implement algorithms for sensor fusion including IMU sensor data and localization.
• Develop and integrate visual positioning systems fiducial markers and relocalization techniques.
• Implement GPSdenied navigation algorithms for UAVs.
• Develop and maintain Docker containers for software deployment.
• Develop and maintain software for generalpurpose microcomputers such as Raspberry Pi.
• Conduct camera calibration and integrate cameras into drone systems.
• Apply basic AI and machine learning principles to enhance drone capabilities.
• Design custom Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) for drone systems.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Experience with ROS1.
• Experience with unmanned aerial vehicles.
• Familiarity with PID and MPC controllers.
• Experience with IMU sensor data and localization.
• Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with programming in C.
• Proficiency in Bash scripting.
• Experience with CAD tools and 3D printing.
• Familiarity with PX4 or ArduPilot software.
• Experience with MAVROS.
• Experience with ROS2.
• Experience with GPSdenied navigation for UAVs.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with camera calibration.
• Understanding of basic AI and machine learning principles.
• Experience with custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design.