Embedded Flight Software Engineer — Real-Time C/C++ (Hybrid)

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Arlington, TX

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect and implement mission-critical software for UAV flight computers.

You will connect flight algorithms with custom avionics hardware, developing high-performance C/C++ applications that ensure deterministic control and system reliability. Collaborating with electrical and GNC engineers, you will design complex physical-digital interactions with MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Real-time C and/or C++ programming expertise with 6+ years.
• Expert in debugging complex multi-process/multi-thread real-time systems.
• Familiarity with common communications protocols and networking.
• Experience with Java, C++ or other object oriented language.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and tests C++ flight software and hardware, sensor, and actuator integrations.
• Analyzes and decomposes system requirements collaboratively with other engineering disciplines.
• Writes software requirements specifications, software test descriptions, design descriptions, and test reports
• Designs, implements, tests, and documents software according to KUAS specifications
• Hybrid, work from office T/W/Th in Arlington, TX

Skills

C++

C

Real-time systems

Embedded software

Debugging

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

BS in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect and implement mission-critical software for UAV flight computers.

You will connect flight algorithms with custom avionics hardware, developing high-performance C/C++ applications that ensure deterministic control and system reliability. Collaborating with electrical and GNC engineers, you will design complex physical-digital interactions with MATLAB/Simulink.