Aerospace Software Engineer (C++, Drones & Autonomy)

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. seeks a software engineer to maintain and extend aerospace-grade C++ code for ground stations and drone operations. You will develop new algorithms and modify the communications protocol within a lightweight, modular architecture.

The role requires strong C++ expertise, Python backend experience, and front-end web skills. A solid math/physics background and the ability to work independently under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Strong development experience with C++.
• Front end web development using HTML CSS, Java Script.
• Backend web development using Python.
• Android development using Java or Kotlin.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented development methodologies.
• Strong mathematical/physics background including vector operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.
• Development of new algorithms.
• Modifications and extension of our communications protocol.
• Software architecture and engineering process development.

Skills

C++ development

Python

Java/Kotlin

HTML/CSS/JS

Linux/POSIX

Object-oriented programming

Mathematics/physics background

C and STL

Agile methodologies

Security clearance

Education

BS in CS or related field

Tools

STL

POSIX

Linux

Job description

Professional Recruiting Consultants, Inc. seeks a software engineer to maintain and extend aerospace-grade C++ code for ground stations and drone operations. You will develop new algorithms and modify the communications protocol within a lightweight, modular architecture.

The role requires strong C++ expertise, Python backend experience, and front-end web skills. A solid math/physics background and the ability to work independently under pressure are essential.