Lead Real-Time C++ Engineer – Satellite Systems

InvestedintheMission; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Software Engineer to lead the development, deployment, and evolution of mission-critical systems for satellite communications. You will analyze requirements, design and implement new software capabilities, and ensure quality through testing and debugging.

The role emphasizes C++ development in real-time environments, collaboration with diverse engineering teams, and adherence to ITAR/EAR compliance. Strong communication skills and DevOps familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 20+ years’ experience designing, developing, and implementing object‑oriented software solutions with an emphasis on industry best practices.
• Experience with RF signal analysis or satellite communications system design and theory, with the ability to translate concepts into software.
• Experience implementing message queues and communication protocols.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and workflows, including VMware, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software designs for new applications or modifications to existing systems.
• Develop high‑quality, maintainable C++ software for satellite communication applications.
• Develop and optimize complex algorithms under strict timing, resource, and interface constraints.
• Follow industry best practices, coding standards, and secure development principles.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects in existing software.
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for designs, processes, and interfaces.

Skills

C++ development

Real-time systems

Communication & collaboration

RF/satellite communications experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/SE or related field

Tools

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Software Engineer to lead the development, deployment, and evolution of mission-critical systems for satellite communications. You will analyze requirements, design and implement new software capabilities, and ensure quality through testing and debugging.

The role emphasizes C++ development in real-time environments, collaboration with diverse engineering teams, and adherence to ITAR/EAR compliance. Strong communication skills and DevOps familiarity are essential.