Operating system for autonomous drone fleets and robotic systems
Auterion develops PX4-based autonomous software for military and commercial drone platforms, with active field trials underway and next-generation avionics PCBs in development. The engineering-heavy hiring mix (27 roles) focused on mid to senior levels, combined with simultaneous expansion in manufacturing, security, and government compliance functions, signals a transition from software startup to hardware-integrated defense contractor scaling production and SOC2/contracting infrastructure in parallel.
Notable leadership hires: Factory Head
Auterion builds an operating system for autonomous drones and robotic systems, primarily serving U.S. defense and government programs. The company operates across three technical domains: core autonomous software (PX4, C++, embedded Linux), advanced avionics hardware design (Altium Designer, Ansys HFSS), and fleet coordination systems. Current work includes field trials, interceptor and reconnaissance platforms, and performance optimization of the core OS. The organization spans Arlington, Virginia headquarters plus hiring in Germany and the United Kingdom, with 51–200 employees split between software, manufacturing, and government relations functions.
Core: PX4, C++, embedded Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, NuttX). Hardware design: Altium Designer, Ansys HFSS, Keysight ADS. Ops: Docker, CMake, Mender, Salesforce, NetSuite, Oracle.
46 active roles: primarily engineering (27), plus manufacturing, sales, legal, HR, ops, security, and marketing. Hiring across United States, Germany, and United Kingdom.
Field trials and system deliveries, advanced avionics PCBs for next-gen drones, interceptor and reconnaissance platforms with visual navigation, OS performance optimization, and industrial security program development.
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