Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer for UAV Flight Systems

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect and implement mission-critical software for UAV flight computers, interfacing with avionics hardware and MATLAB/Simulink.

The role emphasizes high-performance C/C++ development, deterministic control, and collaboration with GNC and electrical engineers, with a hybrid on-site/office in Arlington, TX schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering, Mathematics, or Science discipline with appropriate software coursework and/or experience.
• Expert in real-time C and/or C++ programming with 6+ years experience.
• Expert fluency in debugging complex multi-process/multi-thread real-time systems.
• Deep understanding of compiler nuances and memory management.
• 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

Real-time C/C++ programming

Debugging multi-process/multi-thread

Memory management

Compiler nuances

Networking protocols

Java / OO language

Education

BS in Computer Science

BS in Computer Engineering

Engineering/Math/Science discipline

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to architect and implement mission-critical software for UAV flight computers, interfacing with avionics hardware and MATLAB/Simulink.

The role emphasizes high-performance C/C++ development, deterministic control, and collaboration with GNC and electrical engineers, with a hybrid on-site/office in Arlington, TX schedule.