Do you have an interest in software development and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)? Do you want to grow with a company that has the same passion? Do you enjoy reaching goals and being a part of a high performing research team?

If you possess exceptional problem-solving skills and seek opportunities in a thriving company, then we want to hear from you!

Parallax Advanced Research is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute based in Dayton, Ohio. We’ve been recognized as Dayton's Business of the Year and have received multiple accolades, including being named one of Dayton's "Best Places to Work", winning three Gold Stevie Awards for Organization of the Year (Medium Non-Profit), Government ales and Customer Service, and Achievement in Science/Technology for Data Abyss, and recipient of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Above and Beyond Award.

We operate our mission nationally, which is to deliver innovative research and provide technology, human, and business solutions via The Science of Intelligent Teaming™ for government, industry, and academic clients with critical challenges. Our vision is to advance the Nation's innovation advantage through our work. Our services include advanced research in the areas of artificial intelligence, autonomy, human-machine teaming, and unmanned aerial systems. We also manage a suite of entrepreneurial-focused networks, including the Ohio Federal Research Network and Launch Dayton program. In 2023, the 501(c)(3) private nonprofit research institute Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) became wholly affiliated with Parallax, expanding our organization's services to include space and aerospace advanced technology research and development and workforce development.

As a Software Design Engineer, you will be working with other software developers and researchers, The Program Manager, and the Director of Unmanned Systems Research and Parallax clients. When working with your team, you will provide software research and development based on project needs in support of the Air Force. The Software Developer's purpose is to ensure and execute quality software tools and utilities as directed by the customer. The Software Developer will work with a team of varying sizes to create software programs utilizing varying techniques, tools, and computer languages depending on the current directed needs of the customer. The Software Developer will update the software and conduct quality control functions.

In this position, you will be developing software and conducting research and development, as well as providing support for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft team.