Principal UAV Embedded Software Architect

Kratos Unmanned Systems; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Unmanned Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer V (UAV Embedded) to architect and implement mission-critical software for UAV flight computers. You will bridge flight algorithms with custom avionics hardware, delivering high-performance C++ applications for deterministic control and critical reliability.

You will collaborate with electrical and GNC engineers to design complex physical-digital interactions using MATLAB/Simulink, and you will mentor mid-level engineers while

Qualifications

• 15 years of C/C++ programming experience.
• 3+ years aerospace/aviation/UAV software engineering experience.
• BS degree in CS/CE or related technical discipline, or 18 years of equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented programming principles and RTOS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. Citizenship).
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, VxWorks, LabView is a plus.

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.
• Mentors mid-level Software Engineers.
• Hybrid, work from office Tue/Wed/Thu in Arlington, TX.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Object-oriented programming

RTOS concepts

Education

BS in CS/CE or related technical discipline

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

VxWorks

LabView

Job description

Kratos Unmanned Systems is seeking a Principal Software Engineer V (UAV Embedded) to architect and implement mission-critical software for UAV flight computers. You will bridge flight algorithms with custom avionics hardware, delivering high-performance C++ applications for deterministic control and critical reliability.

You will collaborate with electrical and GNC engineers to design complex physical-digital interactions using MATLAB/Simulink, and you will mentor mid-level engineers while