Pdw

Job Summary:
Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions. The Junior Software Engineer will write clean code, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with peers to implement features and bug fixes.
Responsibilities:
• Write clean, maintainable code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, learning from and contributing to team feedback.
• Implement well-defined features and bug fixes across assigned software modules.
• Write unit tests and participate in quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with peers and leads to understand requirements and translate them into working software.
• Support field testing and debugging activities as directed.
• Continuously grow technical skills through hands-on work, mentorship, and self-study.
• Document code and processes clearly for team use.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Foundational software development skills in C++ or a related systems programming language.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts including version control, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Eagerness to learn embedded systems, UI development, or robotics-adjacent technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to ask good questions and receive constructive feedback.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 0–3 years of professional software development experience.
Preferred:
• Exposure to Qt, QML, or similar UI frameworks through coursework or personal projects.
• Familiarity with Git and basic branching workflows.
• Any hands-on experience with UAVs, robotics, or embedded systems.
• Experience with CMake or other build systems.
• Coursework or project experience involving REST APIs or cross-platform development.
Company:
PDW is a defense technology company building multi-mission aerial robotic systems. Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in Huntsville, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.