GCS Systems Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly capable and product-driven GCS Systems Manager to lead the design and development of our Ground Control Station (GCS) software, with a focus on Teal Settings, user interface and experience (UI/UX), and Android application development. This role sits at the intersection of mission-critical usability and technical execution—managing the frontend user experience that enables pilots and operators to control drones with precision, safety, and confidence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Team & Technical Leadership
  • Lead and manage a team of Android and UI/UX software engineers building and maintaining GCS applications for UAV platforms.
  • Own the roadmap, architecture, and feature set for Teal Settings and related configuration tools.
  • Translate customer feedback, flight operations needs, and hardware capabilities into intuitive, responsive user experiences.
• UI/UX Design & Implementation
  • Oversee the design and implementation of modern, operator-friendly interfaces that support:
  • Real-time telemetry
  • Flight controls and camera views
  • System health monitoring
  • Teal Settings customization and configuration workflows
  • Work closely with designers to ensure consistency, responsiveness, and mission-centric UX patterns across GCS apps.
• Android Development
  • Manage the development of native Android apps that serve as primary control stations for Teal drone platforms.
  • Oversee integration with hardware controllers, video feeds, mission planners, and OTA configuration tools.
  • Ensure smooth performance, stability, and compliance with Android system services and hardware abstraction layers.
• Settings & Config Systems
  • Define and manage Teal Settings architecture for configuring flight modes, radio settings, payload options, and system preferences.
  • Ensure backward compatibility and robust error handling across firmware versions and drone SKUs.
  • Coordinate with embedded teams to align app-based settings with onboard behavior.
• Integration & Testing
  • Own release cycles, CI/CD pipelines, and QA coordination for all GCS software builds.
  • Conduct hands-on integration with flight hardware and support live testing, operator feedback loops, and rapid iteration.
  • Implement telemetry logging, crash reporting, and analytics for performance monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mobile application development, with a strong focus on Android (Kotlin/Java).
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or managerial role overseeing software development teams.
• Proven experience with modern UI/UX frameworks and best practices (Jetpack Compose, MVVM, Material Design).
• Strong understanding of GCS applications, mission control software, or UAV operator workflows.
• Familiarity with telemetry protocols, MAVLink, RTSP video integration, or Android-native video handling.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience with drone, robotics, or aviation ground control interfaces.
• Familiarity with embedded/firmware systems and settings sync across hardware/software boundaries.
• Understanding of DoD/enterprise compliance requirements for mobile and field-deployed applications.
• Exposure to Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM), Jetpack Compose, or WebView/React integrations in Android.

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