Drone Autonomy Software Engineer (C++/Linux)

Ridgemont Resources; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources in California, San Diego, seeks an experienced aerospace software engineer to maintain and extend our ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.

The role involves developing new algorithms, extending the communications protocol, and contributing to software architecture and engineering processes. Significant experience in C++, Linux, and aerospace software practices is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• 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 and preference for object-oriented development methodologies
• Strong mathematical and/or physics background including comfort with vector operations
• Expert in coding in C and C++ including the standard template library
• Advanced low-level knowledge such as compiler operation and memory management
• Experience developing in a Linux environment including use of POSIX and similar libraries
• Comfort working independently with limited oversight
• Ability to remain calm and effective under operational pressure
• Experience with software development processes such as Agile
• Experience with aerospace software development processes

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

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Android development

OO design

Linux/POSIX

Agile

Aerospace processes

Math/Physics

Security clearance eligible

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Embedded Linux (Yocto)

STM32 microcontrollers

Pub/Sub pattern

Cross-platform frameworks

Job description

Ridgemont Resources in California, San Diego, seeks an experienced aerospace software engineer to maintain and extend our ASR C++ code base for ground station and drone operations.

The role involves developing new algorithms, extending the communications protocol, and contributing to software architecture and engineering processes. Significant experience in C++, Linux, and aerospace software practices is expected.